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.