NQ Employment Solicitor

Location: Luton Area 

Salary: c.£48-55k + Hybrid Working

Are you an ambitious Newly Qualified Employment Solicitor looking to launch your career with a highly regarded, forward-thinking regional law firm? This is a standout opportunity to join an industry recognised team, where you’ll gain early responsibility, direct client access, and the support needed to build your long-term career in Employment Law.

Our client offers a genuine platform for growth—combining high-quality work with a collaborative culture that values initiative and professional development.

The Opportunity: Employment Law (NQ Solicitor)

Based in the Luton area, you will join a well-established Employment team, working alongside some of the region’s leading specialists.

This role is ideal for a newly qualified solicitor who wants to develop strong technical expertise while building their own client profile.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex tribunal cases and advisory work
• Drafting employment documentation, policies, and settlement agreements
• Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Building client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives
• Developing your professional profile within the local market

Requirements

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ level)
• Employment Law seat during training contract (or equivalent experience within a UK legal practice)
• Strong grounding in employment legislation and tribunal practice
• Excellent communication, drafting, and client-facing skills
• A proactive, commercially aware approach with a genuine interest in Employment Law

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (benchmarking in line with NQ regional market rates)
• Hybrid working – typically 2 days from home per week
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Private medical / health cash plan (where applicable)
• Life assurance
• Structured training and development programme
• Clear career progression pathway within a growing team
• Supportive, innovative culture that encourages initiative and progression

Why This Role?

• Join an industry recognised team with an outstanding reputation
• Gain early responsibility and meaningful client exposure
• Work in a multi-service firm offering strong internal collaboration
• Build your long-term career in a supportive, high-performing environment

Apply / Enquire

If you are an NQ Employment Solicitor seeking a high-quality opportunity in the Luton area, please get in touch for a confidential discussion:

David Hawthorne-Finch

d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Please send your CV or a brief summary of your experience and what you are looking for next.

Confidentiality: All applications and discussions are handled in strict confidence.