Job Description

Employment Solicitor

Location: York

Salary: £42,000 to £55,000

Experience: 2+ years’ PQE

Our client is looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor into its York office.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious solicitor who wants to build their career within a developing firm, with support from a Director and genuine scope to take ownership of a profitable caseload. You’ll advise a broad client base on day-to-day employment issues and more complex matters, while also playing a visible role in the growth of the department.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of employment matters from initial instruction through to conclusion

• Advising employers and employees on a range of contentious and non-contentious issues

• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, service agreements and workplace policies

• Advising on disciplinaries, grievances, performance management and absence issues

• Supporting clients with restructures, redundancies and TUPE matters where required

• Advising on settlement agreements and negotiating exits

• Handling Employment Tribunal claims, including drafting pleadings and witness statements where required

• Drafting correspondence, reports and legal documentation

• Maintaining strong client relationships and helping to develop relationships with third party referrers

• Keeping files and case management up to date in line with internal policies and procedures

• Staying current on relevant legal and procedural developments through training and research

• Working closely with colleagues across other departments on joint matters and projects

• Contributing to business development, marketing activity and the continued growth of the department

• Ensuring work is billed appropriately and supporting the recovery of billed costs

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 2+ years’ PQE in employment law (or equivalent experience)

• Confident managing files with minimal supervision, while knowing when to escalate

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication

• A personable, diplomatic team player who builds trust with clients and colleagues

Desirable

• Experience handling Employment Tribunal matters

• Interest in business development and building referrer relationships

• Relevant accreditations or panel memberships (or willingness to work towards them)

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £42,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience)

• Full-time preferred, with part-time considered for the right candidate

• Support and supervision from a Director, with genuine autonomy as you settle in

• A broad, interesting caseload with the chance to take on more complex work

• A collaborative environment with opportunities to work across departments

• The chance to play a real part in the growth and future development of the department

Working Arrangements

York office. Full-time preferred, part-time considered.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.