Join our top‑ranked Employment Team advising education and charity clients on complex legal matters across the UK.
Role
We are looking for an experienced employment solicitor to join our team to support further growth and make a real difference in the education sector by advising over 120 universities, colleges, academies and other educational institutions across the UK.
Responsibilities
* Undertake a broad mix of contentious and non‑contentious employment work, primarily supporting education clients and some large charities.
* Provide advisory and Employment Tribunal support, including managing litigation and delivering training, seminars and legal updates to clients.
* Assist with business development opportunities and deliver client training programmes.
Qualifications
* Qualified Solicitor with at least 3+ years post‑qualification experience in employment law, ideally gained at a firm specialising in employment law.
* Demonstrated client service excellence, strong business development ability and effective client relationship skills.
* Strong technical competence in employment law, experience with Employment Tribunal litigation, and ability to deliver high‑quality, commercially focused advice.
* Capacity to train clients, supervise junior lawyers and lead on both advisory and Tribunal matters.
Essential
* Degree or equivalent with A levels or equivalent.
* Clear enthusiasm for employment law and excellent written English for drafting.
* Excellent presentational, research and IT skills.
* Strong time and documentation management, attention to detail, and ability to work as a team‑player on complex matters.
* Experience of delegating to junior team members, building relationships with colleagues, clients and potential clients.
* Business development and marketing skills.
Desirable
* Previous experience of advising large employers.
* Advocacy experience.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.
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