Employment Solicitor
Location: Oxfordshire (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
A highly regarded and expanding regional law firm is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor (NQ-3 Years PQE) to join its established Employment and Commercial team in Oxfordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly Qualified Solicitor or Junior Employment Lawyer looking to develop expertise across both contentious and non-contentious employment law, while also gaining valuable exposure to commercial contracts and business advisory work.
The firm offers a genuinely supportive environment, quality client work, flexible hybrid working arrangements and a clear pathway for career progression.
The Opportunity
You will manage a varied caseload of employment matters for a diverse client base including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, charities and commercial organisations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters
- Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, service agreements and staff handbooks
- Advising on disciplinary, grievance, performance management, dismissal and redundancy processes
- Preparing and negotiating settlement agreements
- Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims and dispute resolution
- Supporting corporate transactions with employment law due diligence and TUPE advice
- Drafting and advising on commercial contracts, terms and conditions, supplier agreements and business contracts
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through practical and commercially focused advice
About You
We are keen to hear from candidates who have:
- Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales
- Between NQ and 3 years' PQE in Employment Law
- Experience gained through a training seat or post-qualification employment law role
- Strong drafting, negotiation and client management skills
- A commercial and solutions-focused approach to legal advice
- An interest in developing expertise in commercial contracts and business advisory work
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Salary & Benefits
- £45,000 - £60,000 salary (dependent on experience)
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements
- Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear career progression opportunities
- High-quality work and direct client exposure
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Modern technology and efficient case management systems
Why Join?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected Oxfordshire law firm with an excellent reputation for client service and employee development. You will gain exposure to a broad range of employment and commercial matters while working closely with experienced Senior Lawyers who are committed to mentoring and career growth.
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