Full job descriptionEmployment Solicitor / Legal Executive – 3–5 Years PQE+
Location: Telford/Shresbury
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
Working Pattern: Hybrid – one day working from home per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3–5 years’ PQE or above to join an established and forward-thinking legal practice based in Telford.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated employment law professional to join a busy Employment team, managing a varied and interesting contentious caseload while providing commercially focused employment law and HR advice to a diverse portfolio of business clients.
The role will predominantly involve advising and representing employer clients in Employment Tribunal matters, alongside providing ongoing employment law support to SME and professional sector clients through a dedicated HR and employment law advisory service.
Key Responsibilities
*Managing a varied caseload of Employment Tribunal matters, predominantly acting for respondents (employers).
*Advising employer clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
*Providing practical, commercial and solution-focused HR and employment law advice to SME and professional sector clients.
*Drafting and preparing bespoke employment documentation, policies, procedures and contracts.
*Supporting clients with day-to-day HR issues and employee relations matters.
*Ensuring compliance with Employment Tribunal procedures, statutory requirements and strict deadlines.
*Maintaining excellent file management and client care standards.
*Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through a proactive and commercially aware approach.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
*3–5 years’ PQE or above as an Employment Solicitor or qualified Legal Executive.
*Proven experience managing a varied Employment Tribunal caseload, predominantly respondent-side.
*Experience advising employers on a broad range of employment law and HR matters.
*A strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver practical, results-driven solutions.
*Excellent organisational, written communication and IT skills.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
*Experience using a case management system (desirable but not essential).
*Strong file management skills and excellent attention to detail.
*The ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
*A proactive, can-do attitude and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.
*A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as occasional travel to client premises will be required.
What’s on Offer?
*Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
*Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 34 days, including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
*Company pension scheme.
*Health cash plan.
*Free on-site parking.
*Hybrid working, with one day per week from home.
*Excellent career development opportunity within an established and supportive legal practice.
Apply Now
This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to develop their career within a varied, commercially focused employment law practice.
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next career move, we would welcome your application.
The employer is committed to equal opportunities in employment.