Employment Solicitor

Job Title: Employment Solicitor

Location: Bedfordshire

Work Arrangement: office based

Salary: £43,000 to £49,000 DOE Full of part time (pro rata)

Job Ref: 36771



We are working with a small (but expanding), forward-thinking firm providing high-quality employment law services. They offer advice on all aspects of employment law to employees and employers. The businesses they advise range from micro-businesses to large companies with UK branches.



They're recruiting for an experienced employment solicitor with around 3 years or more PQE who can demonstrate an understanding of what their clients are hoping to achieve, plan strategically and apply the law with accuracy.



The ideal candidate would have:

• experience representing both employees and employers in contentious and non-contentious matters.


• a working knowledge of the law on restrictive covenants, unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, whistle blowing and TUPE.


• experience preparing contracts of employment and staff handbooks.


• experience advising on settlement agreements.


• good computer skills, and be familiar with using Microsoft365, Clio or similar software


• prepared ET1, ET3, particulars of claim and grounds of resistance.


• appeared at the Employment Tribunal, at least on preliminary matters.


• have the ability to progress every matter and keep clients up to date using excellent communication skills.


• have the ability to provide clear information on fees throughout, to help clients keep control of their costs.

What they offer:

- Salary range £43,000 to £49,000 (pro rata if part time).

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

- Flexible hours: they are happy to hear from part-time and full-time applicants and will discuss working hours with the right candidate, to find an arrangement that suits you and the firm.

- Genuine work/life balance: they appreciate that there's a life outside of work, and don’t expect you to work over your time or be available out of hours. They understand if you need to fit in appointments, childcare or other commitment and foster an environment of mutual respect and trust.

- Billing: They don’t set unreasonable daily billing hours or expect employees to work over their paid hours.

- Make an impact: They believe in hiring great people and giving them an opportunity to excel. They are a collaborative firm and welcome ideas from all their teams. You will work closely with the rest of their team, including their Principal Solicitor.