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Employment Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited
Leicester Full-time GBP 50,000 – 60,000
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Employment Solicitor – Leicester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Employment Solicitor with ideally 3-5 years PQE to join a highly regarded and progressive Employment Team based in Leicester

The team is recognised within the Legal 500 and is known for delivering high-quality Employment Law advice and representation. This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Lawyer seeking high-quality work, structured career development and a supportive yet ambitious environment.

About the Role:

This Employment Solicitor position offers exposure to a broad mix of claimant and respondent work acting on behalf of employees and regional and national businesses.

You will manage a varied caseload including:

  • Unfair dismissal claims

  • Discrimination and harassment cases

  • Whistleblowing matters

  • Redundancy and restructuring advice

  • Settlement agreements and negotiations

  • Mediation and alternative dispute resolution

  • Employment Tribunal litigation

  • Employment Appeal Tribunal matters

From early-stage negotiations through to complex Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal proceedings, this role offers genuine breadth and depth of experience.

The Team & Culture:

The Employment Team is collaborative and supportive, with experienced colleagues providing supervision, mentoring and guidance. Training, professional development and knowledge-sharing are key priorities.

This role offers:

  • Exposure to complex and high-value Employment disputes

  • Structured mentoring and supervision

  • Opportunities to develop advocacy and litigation strategy skills

  • A varied and high-quality client base

  • Clear progression pathways

About You:

You will be an Employment Solicitor with:

  • Around 3-5 years' PQE in Employment Law

  • Have experience managing your own Employment Tribunal caseload

  • Confident advising both employees and employers

  • Can demonstrate strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills

  • Commercially aware and client-focused

  • Thrive in a collaborative team environment

Experience in complex discrimination claims or appellate work would be advantageous but is not essential.

Client Base:

The team acts for a diverse range of clients including:

  • Regional and national businesses

  • Senior executives and professionals

  • Long-standing repeat clients

  • Referrals through established professional networks

  • Clients arising from prominent Employment Law campaigns

  • This ensures a varied, interesting and intellectually challenging caseload

Salary & Benefits:
  • Competitive salary dependant on experience

  • Supportive and progressive working environment

  • Ongoing professional development

  • Opportunity to build your profile within a recognised Employment practice

Apply Now

If you are an Employment Lawyer looking to progress your career within a highly regarded Employment Team in Leicester, please get in touch with Andrew Cookson at G2 Legal or apply via the link enclosing your current CV.

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