Employment Law Solicitor

1 week ago

York, York City, United Kingdom Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

Job Description
Employment Law Solicitor
Location: York
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
About the Opportunity
Join a well-established legal practice in York as an Employment Law Solicitor, where you'll handle a diverse and challenging caseload representing both employers and employees. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your employment law expertise within a supportive and thriving legal environment.
The Role
You'll be working within our busy employment law department, managing a varied caseload that spans the full spectrum of employment matters. From tribunal representation to advisory work, you'll gain exposure to complex employment issues while building strong client relationships.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Handle a diverse caseload of employment law matters for both employers and employees
  • Represent clients at Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeal Tribunals
  • Provide strategic employment law advice on disciplinary procedures, grievances, and HR policies
  • Draft employment contracts, settlement agreements, and tribunal documentation
  • Conduct negotiations and mediations in employment disputes
  • Advise on redundancy procedures, TUPE transfers, and restructuring matters
  • Handle discrimination, harassment, and whistleblowing claims
  • Provide training sessions to employer clients on employment law compliance
  • Manage cases from initial instruction through to resolution
What We're Looking For
  • Qualified Solicitor with employment law experience (2+ years PQE preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation and tribunal procedures
  • Experience representing clients at Employment Tribunals
  • Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload effectively
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Client-focused approach with excellent communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and business development mindset
  • Ambition to grow within a specialist employment law practice
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Varied and interesting caseload with both contentious and non-contentious matters
  • Opportunity to represent high-profile clients and complex cases
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive team environment with experienced employment law specialists
  • Career progression prospects within an established department
  • Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
  • Comprehensive benefits package
About The Client
This firm is a well-established legal practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality employment law services. Their employment team has built an excellent track record representing both employers and employees across various sectors, from small businesses to large corporations.
 
Ready to advance your employment law career?
Apply now, or contact Lee for more info via lee.hawthorne-- or

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