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Employment Solicitor - 4+ Years PQE - Oxford

Oxford Permanent £54,000 - £66,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded Employment team. You'll advise a diverse range of clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters whilst building your career within one of the UK's most recognised law firms.
  • Join the UK's #1 law firm to work for
  • Quality employment work with clear progression

About Our Client

UK law firm with over 200 years of heritage and an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice across a broad range of sectors. The firm is recognised for its legal expertise and for creating an exceptional working environment for its people.

Recently ranked as the #1 Best Law Firm to Work For in the UK and achieving a Three-Star World Class accreditation from Best Companies. Our client is known for its investment in career development, employee wellbeing and creating an environment where legal professionals can thrive. The firm combines the quality of work often associated with larger national practices with a genuinely people-focused culture.

Job Description

The Employment Solicitor will be:

  • Advising employers and employees on a broad range of employment law matters.
  • Managing Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to hearing.
  • Drafting and advising on contracts of employment, policies, procedures and settlements.
  • Delivering employment law updates and training sessions to clients.
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development activities.
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional obligations across all matters.

The Successful Applicant

The Employment Solicitor should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with at least 4 years' PQE in Employment Law.
  • Experienced in handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
  • Managing Employment Tribunal claims and advising on employment risk.
  • Skilled in drafting employment documentation and providing practical legal advice.
  • Able to manage client relationships effectively and maintain excellent service standards.
  • Comfortable contributing to networking and business development activities.
  • Organised and capable of managing a varied caseload efficiently.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most highly regarded legal employers and build your career within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

Benefits include:

  • Salary varied on experience.
  • Profit scheme and discretionary bonus.
  • Comprehensive private medical cover.
  • 25 days' annual leave.
  • Paid charity day each year.
  • Perks at Work discount platform.
  • Wellbeing programme and regular wellbeing events.
  • Access to experienced lawyers from a variety of national and City backgrounds.
  • Clear opportunities for progression within a growing Employment team.
  • A workplace recognised as the #1 Best Law Firm to Work For in the UK.



This role offers the chance to work on high-quality employment matters while developing your career within a nationally recognised and award-winning firm.

Contact
Sophie Greenaway
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7134578
Phone number
+441189337048

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Employment / Pensions / Immigration
Sector
Business Services
Where
Oxford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sophie Greenaway
Consultant phone
+441189337048
Job reference
JN-102026-7134578