Employment Solicitor (NQ+)

Employment Solicitor (NQ+)

Location: Northampton

Salary: £45,000+

An opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join an established legal practice with a strong employment law offering. The role will involve advising both employer and employee clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, providing practical, commercially focused advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures, dismissals, redundancies, discrimination and workplace disputes.
• Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, settlement agreements, staff handbooks and workplace policies.
• Advising on day-to-day employment issues, including performance management, sickness absence and changes to terms and conditions.
• Supporting negotiations, settlement discussions and dispute resolution.
• Managing a varied caseload, maintaining client relationships and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently.

Candidate Requirements

• Newly Qualified Solicitor+ in England and Wales, with employment law experience gained during a training contract or previous legal role.
• Good understanding of employment legislation and Employment Tribunal procedures.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, practical advice.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive, commercially aware and client-focused approach, with a genuine interest in developing a career in employment law.

This role offers exposure to a varied caseload, the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners and scope to develop technical expertise and build lasting client relationships within a supportive team environment.

Get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today.