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Employment Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom, Leicester

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Category:
Legal

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

48000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior solicitor looking to develop their career in a supportive and collaborative environment, with real scope for progression and client contact from day one. You’ll work closely with experienced senior colleagues on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The work is varied, intellectually stimulating and offers regular exposure to a mix of clients, from SMEs to larger corporates and public sector bodies.

Job Responsibility:

  • Advising clients on a broad spectrum of employment issues including contracts, grievances, disciplinary procedures, redundancies, TUPE and tribunals
  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and settlement agreements
  • Supporting on Employment Tribunal claims – drafting pleadings, preparing bundles and attending hearings where appropriate
  • Assisting with corporate support work, including due diligence on employment aspects of transactions
  • Contributing to client training, seminars, and marketing initiatives
  • Ensuring files are managed in line with internal procedures and compliance requirements

Requirements:

  • Qualified solicitor (or due to qualify shortly)
  • Up to 3 years' post-qualification experience in employment law
  • Strong interest in employment law
  • Confident, commercially minded, and comfortable working in a client-facing role
  • Keen to learn, take on responsibility and be part of a growing team
What we offer:
  • Exposure to top-quality work and early responsibility
  • A friendly, people-focused team with approachable leadership
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development
  • Hybrid working and a positive approach to work-life balance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 02, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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