Job Description
Employment Lawyer
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)
Experience: 3 to 6 years’ PQE (strong candidates outside this range will be considered)
Our client is looking to hire an Employment Lawyer into a market-leading national Employment, Pensions and Immigration team, based in Nottingham. This is a strong opportunity if you want a broad employment caseload, high-quality employer clients, and the chance to work closely with senior lawyers as the team continues to grow.
You will handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with real scope to build client relationships, contribute to business development, and develop your profile through training and thought leadership.
This role offers a genuine platform to progress within a national team with strong client relationships. You will work alongside Partners and play an active part in driving the practice forward.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Advising employers on a wide range of employment issues, including redundancy, disciplinary and grievance matters, whistleblowing, discrimination and detriment claims
- Defending Employment Tribunal claims, including drafting defences, bundles, witness statements and merits reports
- Supporting colleagues with their caseloads as appropriate
- Drafting articles and legal updates
- Supporting business development activity, including training and networking
- Working in line with client and internal service levels and internal procedures
- Contributing to team financial and utilisation targets
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor with previous employment law experience and a genuine interest in this area
- Typically 3 to 6 years’ PQE, although strong candidates outside this range will be considered
- Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task, work to deadlines and work to targets
- Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills
- A flexible, proactive approach
What’s On Offer
- Discounted gym membership
- Income protection (after 26 weeks’ incapacity)
- Continuous learning and development, including mentoring, sponsorship and leadership development programmes
- Dental scheme
- Private healthcare for you and family
- Pension matching up to 6%
- 28 days’ holiday
- Offers and discounts at major highstreet retailers
- Bus and train loan scheme to reduce commuting costs
- 24hr confidential employee helpline
- Hybrid working (where the role allows)
- Technology purchase scheme
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Cycle to work scheme
- A people-centric culture with a genuine focus on inclusion, belonging and supportive leadership
Working Arrangements
- Full time
- Permanent
- Hybrid working (where the role allows)
Next Steps (How to Apply)
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.
Employment Lawyer in Nottingham employer: Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Join a highly respected independent accountancy practice in Leeds, where your ambition and expertise as an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant will be valued. With a strong focus on career progression, a collaborative work culture, and the chance to mentor junior team members, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to build lasting client relationships while contributing to the firm's growth.
Contact Details:
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Recruitment Team
