Employment Solicitor
2 days ago
Newbury
Highly Competitive Salary + Bonus + Great Benefits Are you an ambitious Employment Solicitor seeking a high-profile role within a leading, award-winning law firm? A prestigious and forward-thinking practice, recently named "Law Firm of the Year", is looking for a talented Employment Solicitor to join its established and expanding Employment Team. With offices across the Thames Valley and a strong reputation for excellence in client service, this is an exceptional opportunity for a knowledgeable solicitor to join one of the region's most distinguished firms. The opportunity offers more than a conventional legal role; it provides the platform to join a highly respected, award-winning firm that places genuine emphasis on the development, wellbeing, and long-term success of its people. You'll work closely with a diverse client base on complex and high-value employment matters, while playing an integral role in the ongoing growth and strategic direction of a progressive and collaborative team. The successful applicant will manage a varied caseload and advise on both contentious and non-contentious matters, whilst working closely with the Corporate Team on transactional support. In addition, the role requires active involvement in the mentoring of more junior colleagues. Key Responsibilities • Advising employer clients on matters including contracts, grievances, disciplinaries, sickness absence, redundancies, TUPE, terminations, and discrimination, • Managing employment tribunal claims from start to finish, • Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment contracts, handbooks, and HR policies, • Advising on senior-level exits and settlement agreements, • Supporting corporate transactions with employment-related input, • Delivering tailored training sessions to HR teams and line managers, • Contributing to marketing, networking, and business development, • Mentoring and supervising junior members of the team Skills & Experience • A qualified Employment Solicitor with 3-5 years' PQE, ideally within a commercial law firm, • Confident managing your own tribunal caseload and/or providing corporate employment law support, • Strong technical knowledge paired with excellent communication, drafting, and client-handling skills, • Commercially astute, organised, and able to manage competing priorities, • A team player who enjoys developing client relationships and contributing to business growth Benefits • A competitive salary, reflective of experience and expertise, • The chance to join an award-winning, well-established, and growing firm, • A supportive and inclusive working environment that genuinely values work-life balance, • Hybrid working options available, • Flexible leave policy, • Generous benefits including life assurance, pension, health cash plan, virtual GP and well-being support, • Ongoing CPD and a clear path for career progression If you're looking for a new challenge within a high-performing team and want to work in a firm that combines professional excellence with a people-first culture, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!