Employment Solicitor

QED Legal

  • Nottingham
  • £35,000-80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
My client is a nationally recognised, award-winning law firm known for its innovative, inclusive, and people-first culture. With top-tier rankings in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, the firm consistently attracts high-quality work and talented professionals. Their Employment, Pensions & Immigration team is one of the most respected in the country, with over 50 specialists and a reputation for commercial, pragmatic advice. The Nottingham office is a key hub within the firm and offers an exceptional working environment with opportunities for progression and development.The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a junior Employment Solicitor (1–3 years’ PQE) to join the growing Nottingham team. This is a great chance to develop your career in a top-ranked national team, working alongside highly experienced lawyers and partners.Are you looking to take your employment law career to the next level with a firm that genuinely invests in your development?
  • Support senior lawyers on complex employment law matters across a broad range of sectors
  • Handle your own caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment work
  • Get involved in advising clients on disciplinaries, grievances, restructures, TUPE, contracts, and policies
  • Represent clients in tribunal claims under supervision, with opportunities to run your own matters
  • Contribute to client relationships and assist with business development activities
  • Collaborate with a friendly, dynamic team in a flexible, supportive environment
You
Are you a bright, ambitious junior lawyer looking for top-quality work in a nationally ranked team?
  • 1–3 years’ PQE in Employment Law
  • Solid experience in both contentious and advisory employment work
  • Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Strong academic background and excellent drafting skills
  • A team player with a proactive, client-focused approach
  • Enthusiasm to grow within a busy and high-performing team
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and bonus scheme
  • Market-leading national employment team
  • Mentorship from top-ranked partners and senior lawyers
  • Fully supported training and career development
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Inclusive, award-winning culture with a focus on wellbeing
  • Clear route for progression within a growing department
If you're a talented junior Employment Solicitor looking to join a forward-thinking, top Legal 100 firm in Nottingham, then apply online! Or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal Recruitment today.Ask ChatGPTCompanyAs a recruiter you have to network and speak to large amounts of people and lots of law firms to really understand the market and have the connections to match people with opportunity quickly when the time arises. A good recruiter needs to be Quick, Excellent and Dynamic in everything that they do. Allow the team at QED to demonstrate what they can do for your career.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
  • Partner moves - both full equity and fixed share equity
  • Team moves
  • Firm Mergers / Bolt-on's
  • Succession / retirement planning
  • In House Counsel
  • Patent / Trademark Attorneys
  • Other jurisdictions - placing lawyers into and from other countries
  • Professional Support Lawyers
  • Associate moves - focusing not just on team and culture fit but also client and work quality and room for future advancement.
  • Assistant moves - lawyers cannot afford to make mistakes with their career moves. In the crucial early years exposure to the correct mentor and clients is essential.
  • Legal professionals - FILEX, MILEX, ILEX, Licenced Conveyancers, paralegals, legal assistants and fee earners
  • Support services - practice managers, COLP / COFA - regulatory and compliance, office managers, IT developers, case management specialists, law costs draftsmen and negotiators, legal secretaries, legal cashiers
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