Employment Solicitor

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!