Employment Solicitor Job at Butcher & Barlow (Cheshire)

Employment Solicitor

Butcher & Barlow

Location:
United Kingdom , Cheshire

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Our Employment Law Department is looking for a Solicitor to join the team. This role is primarily respondent based, supporting employers across contentious and non-contentious matters, with a strong advisory and drafting element. You will help clients prevent issues where possible and resolve them sensibly when they arise, with the autonomy to run your own matters and support from colleagues across the Firm.

Job Responsibility:

Advise employers and business owners across a broad range of employment matters, including: day-to-day HR advice, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance issues
redundancy processes, consultation support and workforce changes
negotiated exits, including settlement agreements
respondent tribunal matters, including strategy and preparation
drafting and updating employment contracts, handbooks and workplace policies
supporting clients to manage risk and take a sensible, proportionate approach
working with colleagues across the Firm where employment matters connect with wider advice

Requirements:

Qualified Solicitor with 4 years plus PQE in employment law
Experience running and maintaining a varied caseload covering a broad range of employment matters
Confident drafting and reviewing employment contracts, handbooks and workplace policies
Enjoy working as part of a team, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and contributing to the continued growth of the Firm
Strong knowledge of employment law, with the confidence to advise clearly on complex matters
Organised and self-sufficient, able to manage your own caseload, prioritise and progress matters efficiently
A practical communicator, comfortable speaking face to face and over the telephone and able to build relationships across the Firm and with clients
Strong drafting skills, producing clear, concise documents with attention to detail
Accurate under pressure, with good time and file management
Confident using IT systems, including case and document management, and open to learning new technology

What we offer:

Competitive salary based on experience, reviewed annually
bonus based on financial performance, and an additional discretionary bonus
five weeks annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
bonus day leave every 5th year in service
flexible home working in accordance with the Firm’s home working policy
‘dress for the day’ dress code
support to develop your practice, build your profile and progress within the Firm

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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