We are looking for an Employment Solicitor or Associate with 2–4 years’ PQE to join a growing national Employment team. The ideal candidate will have experience across contentious and non-contentious employment matters, a pragmatic and commercial approach, and a genuine interest in developing expertise in the Health & Social Care sector. Sector experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.
You will advise employer clients on a broad range of workforce issues, including day-to-day HR matters, employee relations, restructuring, redundancy and TUPE. The role also involves handling Employment Tribunal litigation and providing employment support on corporate transactions. Working closely with experienced Partners, you will have meaningful responsibility and strong client exposure, while building long-term relationships and contributing to business development. This is an opportunity to develop your sector knowledge and grow your career as part of a collaborative, expanding team.
The Firm
This opportunity is with a progressive, highly regarded national law firm with a strong Employment practice. Its Employment team advises employers on a wide range of workforce matters and works with clients across complex and regulated sectors.
The role sits within a growing team, offering the chance to work closely with experienced Partners and develop through substantive client exposure and meaningful responsibility. You will have scope to deepen your expertise in the Health & Social Care sector, while developing your client relationship and business development skills. The firm’s collaborative environment and focus on professional development make this a strong opportunity for an ambitious Employment lawyer looking to build a long-term career and contribute to a growing practice.
Responsibilities
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Advise employer clients on day-to-day HR and employment law matters.
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Handle Employment Tribunal litigation.
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Advise on complex employee relations issues.
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Support clients with restructuring and redundancy projects.
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Advise on TUPE and wider workforce change matters.
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Provide employment law support on corporate transactions.
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Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
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Develop specialist knowledge of the Health & Social Care sector.
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Contribute to business development and identify opportunities to support and grow client relationships.
Experience and Skills Sought
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Qualified solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE in Employment law.
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Strong experience across contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
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Excellent client relationship and communication skills, with a pragmatic, commercial approach to problem-solving.
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Interest in developing sector expertise and building long-term client relationships.
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Ambitious, collaborative and keen to develop; Health & Social Care experience is advantageous but not essential.
Hours and Benefits
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26.5–31.5 days’ holiday per year
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Buying and selling holiday
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Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
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Life assurance
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Pension scheme
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Cycle to work scheme
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Season ticket loan
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Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus
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Hybrid working
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Enhanced family leave
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Recruitment referral bonus
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Group income protection
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Salary reviewed regularly
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Some benefits will differ depending on the level of role.
Find Out More or Apply
To find out more about this role, or to have an informal, confidential and non-committal chat, please reach out to Katie at Aspiria Legal.