Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor - Leicester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Employment Solicitor with ideally 3-5 years PQE to join a highly regarded and progressive Employment Team based in Leicester

The team is recognised within the Legal 500 and is known for delivering high-quality Employment Law advice and representation. This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Lawyer seeking high-quality work, structured career development and a supportive yet ambitious environment.

About the Role:

This Employment Solicitor position offers exposure to a broad mix of claimant and respondent work acting on behalf of employees and regional and national businesses.

You will manage a varied caseload including:

• Unfair dismissal claims
• Discrimination and harassment cases
• Whistleblowing matters
• Redundancy and restructuring advice
• Settlement agreements and negotiations
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
• Employment Tribunal litigation
• Employment Appeal Tribunal matters

From early-stage negotiations through to complex Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal proceedings, this role offers genuine breadth and depth of experience.

The Team & Culture:

The Employment Team is collaborative and supportive, with experienced colleagues providing supervision, mentoring and guidance. Training, professional development and knowledge-sharing are key priorities.

This role offers:

• Exposure to complex and high-value Employment disputes
• Structured mentoring and supervision
• Opportunities to develop advocacy and litigation strategy skills
• A varied and high-quality client base
• Clear progression pathways

About You:

You will be an Employment Solicitor with:

• Around 3-5 years' PQE in Employment Law
• Have experience managing your own Employment Tribunal caseload
• Confident advising both employees and employers
• Can demonstrate strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Commercially aware and client-focused
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment

Experience in complex discrimination claims or appellate work would be advantageous but is not essential.

Client Base:

The team acts for a diverse range of clients including:

• Regional and national businesses
• Senior executives and professionals
• Long-standing repeat clients
• Referrals through established professional networks
• Clients arising from prominent Employment Law campaigns
• This ensures a varied, interesting and intellectually challenging caseload

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependant on experience
• Supportive and progressive working environment
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to build your profile within a recognised Employment practice

Apply Now

If you are an Employment Lawyer looking to progress your career within a highly regarded Employment Team in Leicester, please get in touch with Andrew Cookson at G2 Legal or apply via the link enclosing your current CV.