Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor (2+ PQE)

📍 Northampton
💰 £40,000 – £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join its successful Employment team in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative team that offers high-quality work, strong supervision, and genuine long-term progression opportunities.

The Opportunity

You will join an established Employment team consisting of:

• 1 Partner
• 2 Solicitors (including 1 Trainee Solicitor)

Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will handle a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for both employers and employees, including:

• Disciplinary and grievance matters
• Unfair dismissal and discrimination claims
• Employment Tribunal work
• Settlement agreements
• Redundancy and restructuring advice
• Drafting contracts, policies, and procedures
• Corporate support employment matters

The firm is keen to speak with Solicitors with 2+ years’ PQE who are technically strong, commercially aware, and enjoy building lasting client relationships. This role would particularly suit someone looking to continue developing their Employment Law expertise within a progressive regional practice where they will receive excellent support and exposure to quality work.

Why Join?

This award-winning regional practice has a heritage spanning more than 200 years and is recognised for combining high-quality legal expertise with a genuinely supportive and people-focused culture.

The firm has strong roots within the local community and regularly supports Chamber of Commerce initiatives, schools, universities, and local events. Several teams are recognised by the Legal 500, and the business has an excellent reputation for developing and progressing its people internally — including several current Partners who trained with the firm.

Culture & Working Environment

The firm places a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and work-life balance, offering a collaborative environment where people are encouraged to build long-term careers. The business operates primarily office-based working, although hybrid working requests can be considered on an individual basis. During the initial 6-month probation period, employees are expected to work fully office based.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
  (including 3 days typically allocated between Christmas & New Year due to office closure)
• Holiday entitlement increases with service to 28 days
• BUPA healthcare cover
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Matched pension contributions up to 4%
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Additional voluntary benefits package
• Enhanced packages available at Junior Partner level

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Employment Solicitor looking to join a respected and forward-thinking regional firm where they can continue to grow and progress their career.

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