Newly Qualified Employment Solicitor

Luton | Hybrid Working | £46,000 - £50,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Employment Solicitor to join an established and growing Employment team based in Luton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious junior lawyer looking to build a strong foundation in employment law within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will gain exposure to a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters while working alongside experienced employment specialists on high-quality cases.

The Opportunity

You will play an active role in supporting clients across a variety of employment law matters, developing your technical expertise and client management skills from the outset.

The role offers exposure to a full range of employment law issues, including Employment Tribunal claims, disciplinary and grievance matters, employment contracts, settlement agreements, redundancy processes and workplace policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters
• Supporting Employment Tribunal cases from instruction through to resolution
• Drafting witness statements, pleadings, contracts and other employment documentation
• Undertaking legal research and providing practical, commercially focused advice
• Managing your own caseload with increasing autonomy as your experience develops
• Maintaining accurate file management and supporting billing processes
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting networking and business development initiatives
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider business

About You

• Newly Qualified Solicitor with a genuine interest in Employment Law
• Strong communication, drafting and organisational skills
• Commercially aware with a practical and solutions-focused approach
• Confident building relationships with clients and colleagues
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, motivated and eager to develop technical expertise
• Ambitious and keen to progress within a growing practice

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £46,000 - £50,000
• Exposure to high-quality employment law work
• Strong mentoring and support from experienced lawyers
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Early responsibility and direct client contact
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Employment Solicitor seeking to develop their career within a progressive and ambitious team that is committed to supporting professional growth and long-term success.

To apply for this position, please apply within or contact us for a confidential discussion and further information.

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