Job Description
Employment Solicitor – Leicester
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Employment Solicitor with ideally 3-5 years PQE to join a highly regarded and progressive Employment Team based in Leicester
The team is recognised within the Legal 500 and is known for delivering high-quality Employment Law advice and representation. This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Lawyer seeking high-quality work, structured career development and a supportive yet ambitious environment.
About the Role:
This Employment Solicitor position offers exposure to a broad mix of claimant and respondent work acting on behalf of employees and regional and national businesses.
You will manage a varied caseload including:
* Unfair dismissal claims
* Discrimination and harassment cases
* Whistleblowing matters
* Redundancy and restructuring advice
* Settlement agreements and negotiations
* Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
* Employment Tribunal litigation
* Employment Appeal Tribunal matters
From early-stage negotiations through to complex Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal proceedings, this role offers genuine breadth and depth of experience.
The Team & Culture:
The Employment Team is collaborative and supportive, with experienced colleagues providing supervision, mentoring and guidance. Training, professional development and knowledge-sharing are key priorities.
This role offers:
* Exposure to complex and high-value Employment disputes
* Structured mentoring and supervision
* Opportunities to develop advocacy and litigation strategy skills
* A varied and high-quality client base
* Clear progression pathways
About You:
You will be an Employment Solicitor with:
* Around 3-5 years' PQE in Employment Law
* Have experience managing your own Employment Tribunal caseload
* Confident advising both employees and employers
* Can demonstrate strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
* Commercially aware and client-focused
* Thrive in a collaborative team environment
Experience in complex discrimination claims or appellate work would be advantageous but is not essential.
Client Base:
The team acts for a diverse range of clients including:
* Regional and national businesses
* Senior executives and professionals
* Long-standing repeat clients
* Referrals through established professional networks
* Clients arising from prominent Employment Law campaigns
* This ensures a varied, interesting and intellectually challenging caseload
Salary & Benefits:
* Competitive salary dependant on experience
* Supportive and progressive working environment
* Ongoing professional development
* Opportunity to build your profile within a recognised Employment practice
Apply Now
If you are an Employment Lawyer looking to progress your career within a highly regarded Employment Team in Leicester, please get in touch with Andrew Cookson at G2 Legal or apply via the link enclosing your current CV.
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