Employment Lawyer

Employment Lawyer

Location: York (hybrid and flexible working)

Salary: £55,000 to £85,000

Experience: 2+ years PQE

If you are an Employment Lawyer who enjoys trusted client relationships, practical advice, and a sensible approach to workload, this is a strong opportunity to join a supportive team where flexible working and long-term development are genuinely valued.

Our client is growing and is open to speaking with lawyers from around 2 years PQE upwards (and potentially slightly below for the right person). You will be part of a collaborative environment with accessible senior support, clear progression, and the chance to develop your expertise across a varied employment caseload.

You will advise a broad client base on a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The work is interesting and often complex, with the support and mentoring in place to help you build confidence, broaden your technical experience, and progress in a sustainable way.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing your own matters with appropriate supervision and support

• Advising employers on day-to-day HR and employment issues

• Drafting and negotiating employment documentation (including contracts and policies)

• Advising on disciplinary and grievance matters

• Supporting on restructures and redundancy processes

• Advising on TUPE and business change matters

• Supporting on employment tribunal claims and settlement negotiations

• Building and strengthening relationships with existing and new clients

• Delivering excellent client care and contributing to business development activity

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor with 2+ years PQE in employment law (respondent and/or claimant experience welcomed)

• Comfortable managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision

• Strong drafting skills and a practical, client-focused approach

• A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in being part of a growing team

• Confidence building relationships and getting involved in networking and business development

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary with generous bonus scheme

• Realistic billing targets that support quality rather than volume

• Genuine flexible working, including the ability to shape your day around core hours

• Hybrid working (up to 50% from home for most roles)

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with long service

• Office closure between Christmas and New Year

• Your birthday off (during your birthday month)

• Health cash plan and wellbeing support (including counselling and wellbeing resources)

• Pension scheme and life cover (2x salary) plus personal accident insurance

• Cycle to Work scheme and commuting benefits

• Professional development support including induction, clear progression framework, mentoring, and support for relevant qualifications and subscriptions

• Staff discounts on legal services

• Regular social events and an active social committee

• On-site parking

Working Arrangements

Hybrid and flexible working are available. The role is based in York, outside of the city centre - parking and local amenities are available. Other locations across North Yorkshire will be considered

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