Employment Solicitor

Employment Law Solicitor

Leicester

We are looking for an experienced

Employment Law Solicitor

to join an established legal team based in

Leicester . This is an excellent opportunity for an employment lawyer looking to manage a varied caseload and provide practical, commercially focused advice to both employers and individuals. The role would suit someone who enjoys a mixture of advisory and contentious employment work and is confident managing matters with a good degree of autonomy. The Role

As an Employment Law Solicitor, you will advise clients across a broad range of employment matters, supporting them through both day-to-day issues and more complex disputes. Your responsibilities will include: Advising employers and employees on a broad range of employment law matters

Handling employment tribunal claims and contentious matters

Advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures

Providing guidance on redundancy, restructuring and settlement agreements

Advising on discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal matters

Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and related documentation

Advising on employee performance and workplace issues

Assisting with negotiations and dispute resolution

Representing clients in employment tribunal proceedings where required

Preparing pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation

Conducting legal research and providing clear, practical advice

Liaising with clients, barristers, HR professionals and other advisers

Managing a varied caseload and ensuring matters progress within required deadlines

Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Maintaining accurate and compliant case files

Supporting business development and client relationship activities where appropriate

About You

We're looking for a confident and commercially minded

Employment Law Solicitor

with solid experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You should have: Qualified solicitor status in England & Wales

Previous experience within an employment law team

Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation

Experience handling employment tribunal matters

Good experience advising on contracts, policies and workplace issues

Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills

Excellent communication and client-management abilities

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

A practical and commercially focused approach

Confidence working independently while contributing to a wider team

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a

technically strong employment solicitor

who can provide clear, commercially sensible advice while maintaining excellent client relationships. You'll be comfortable handling contentious matters through to resolution, while also advising clients on preventative and day-to-day employment issues. This role would suit an experienced

Employment Solicitor, Employment Law Associate or Senior Employment Solicitor

looking for their next opportunity in

Leicester . If you're an experienced Employment Law Solicitor looking for a new opportunity in Leicester, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

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