Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor | 2-5 years PQE | Top 100 firm

Join this Top 100 Firm and be at the forefront of a leading employment department, with the opportunity to manage high-profile matters and develop upon the team's successes.

This award-winning, Top 100 Firm have reinforced their heavyweight status through their innovative and results-driven approach, earning them high regard in the Legal 500 across numerous departments.

Additionally, their investment in employees is second to none. Organic growth, through nurturing and developing talent, has allowed many individuals to progress through the ranks towards partnership. This, alongside the number of strategic hires made over the last 24 months, has provided for a well-balanced, diverse culture with the resources and infrastructure to deal with a complex range of legal needs.

It is clear that their notable strength, entrepreneurial organisation and ever-growing presence have earned them a seat to compete in the market amongst national and international practices.

The Role
The firm are seeking to hire an Employment Associate into their growing Newcastle office.

You will work as part of a highly-ranked legal 500 team. The team is busy and has had an influx of new work, making now an exciting time to join.

You will handle all forms of employment law issues for commercial and private clients and build and develop your own caseload with a commercial emphasis. You will be expected to be able to handle matters including but not limited to; Employment Tribunals, TUPE, Covenant Disputes, data protection, amongst other elements. These specialisms would make for a very interesting and varied caseload.

This role will present an excellent level of exposure and offers great prospects for career progression. You will have the opportunity to work alongside leading partners in the Employment space giving you a springboard to your career that few firms can offer

Requirements

• You will be an Employment Solicitor 2-5 years PQE
• You will have good grounding across claimant & respondent cases coupled with exposure to contentious & non-contentious matters
• You will have an eye for detail

Whats on offer

• L500 ranked team, department and partners to learn and develop from
• Market leading salary and excellent benefits
• Flexible working / hybrid on offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team with high-quality work, low turnover and excellent infrastructure.