Job Title: Employment Solicitor (2+ years PQE)
Location: Harrogate
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Legal 500 Firm
About the Role
We are seeking a talented Employment Solicitor with around 2+ years' post-qualification experience to join a highly respected Legal 500-ranked practice in Harrogate. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, within a friendly and supportive team environment.
The friendly, Employment department works closely with both employers and employees, offering practical, commercially focused advice.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload of employment law matters including contracts, policies, redundancy, disciplinary, grievance, discrimination, and TUPE issues.
- Advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
- Representing clients in employment tribunals and managing pre-claim negotiations.
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, settlement agreements, and HR policies.
- Working closely with colleagues across the firm to provide joined-up legal support to clients.
- Contributing to business development and client relationship management activities.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with around 2+ years PQE in employment law
- Solid technical expertise and up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation.
- Experience advising both employers and employees.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients.
- Commercially minded and solution-focused.
Benefits
- 22 days holiday to start (increasing with service) + Christmas closure + birthday off + bank holidays
- 4% employer pension contribution from day one
- Health insurance, death in service benefit, and hybrid working after 6-month probation
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development
How to Apply
If you are an ambitious Employment Solicitor seeking to work on quality matters within a highly regarded Harrogate-based firm, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Steph at Simpson Judge for a confidential conversation!