Employment Solicitor

Our client is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their established employment team based in Milton Keynes or Northampton.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected regional firm with a strong employment practice, advising both employers and individuals on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The role offers a blend of hands-on client work, leadership responsibility and involvement in departmental development.

The successful candidate will play an active role in shaping the continued success of the department, while managing a varied caseload and contributing to wider firm growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload of employment law matters


• Advising clients in person, remotely and by telephone


• Handling correspondence with clients, agents and third parties


• Attending court hearings and external client meetings as required


• Reporting to and contributing at Management Board level


• Overseeing and supervising other members of the employment team


• Monitoring and maintaining fee income and performance targets


• Reporting on departmental performance and KPIs


• Supporting business development and generating new work for the department and firm


• Ensuring adherence to quality and work management systems


• Maintaining Lexcel compliance, including file reviews and CARs


• Contributing to training and development of departmental staff

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE in employment law


• Strong experience across both advisory and contentious employment matters


• Ability to manage client expectations effectively under pressure


• Proven organisational and time management skills


• Experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues (desirable)


• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of performance targets


• Ability to contribute to business development and departmental growth

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure


• Additional birthday day off


• Flexible working arrangements


• Pension scheme (post probation)


• Death in service cover (4x salary)


• Employee assistance programme

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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