Employment Solicitor

Job description

Are you a 5 years+ PQE Solicitor ready to step out of a rigid corporate structure and into a role where your work directly shapes the business?

We are looking for a 5yrs+ PQE proactive and commercially minded Employment Solicitors who is excited by the opportunity to help shape and grow a thriving practice.

Working alongside recognised high reputation Employment Principal, you will play a key role in the next phase of growth for the team. You will be confident in managing your own matters, supporting junior colleagues, and contributing to the development of a high-performing and ambitious Practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advisory & Drafting: Draft, review, and advise on employment contracts, director service agreements, restrictive covenants, staff handbooks, and workplace policies.
• Contentious Caseload: Handle Employment Tribunal matters from start to finish (including ACAS conciliation, drafting pleadings, witness statements, and instructing counsel).
• Corporate Support: Assist corporate teams on employment aspects of M&A transactions, reorganisations, redundancies, and TUPE transfers.
• Client Relationship Management: Provide practical, commercial HR advisory support to business owners, HR managers, and corporate leadership.
• Team & Business Growth: Mentor junior solicitors and paralegals, while actively taking part in marketing and networking activities to expand the firm’s client base.

Why Join Us?

Direct Client Impact: Enjoy high visibility and client contact without getting lost in a massive hierarchy.

Balanced Lifestyle: Ditch the grueling city commute and unrealistic billing pressures while retaining top-tier work.

An excellent opportunity to elevate your career while helping shape the future direction of the practice.

Competitive Package: Attractive salary and performance-linked bonus structure, and benefits.

How to Apply

Ready to build a career where your contribution is recognized and valued?

Please send your CV and a brief cover note to Sukyee@fgsolicitors.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English