At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on employment law matters and negotiate Settlement Agreements.
- Company: Join a family-run specialist employment law firm in Wakefield.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days' leave, pension, and free parking.
- Other info: Become a key player in a growing firm with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned solicitors in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: NQ or up to 2 years' PQE with previous employment law experience.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you a newly qualified solicitor, or have up to two years' post-qualification experience, and want to build your career in specialist employment law?
My Law Solicitors is a growing specialist employment law firm based in Wakefield. We're looking for an enthusiastic Employment Solicitor to join our close-knit team.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career alongside two experienced Employment Solicitors, gaining hands-on experience from day one whilst receiving the support and mentoring needed to build your confidence and expertise.
We're a family-run law firm with a simple philosophy: provide outstanding legal advice whilst creating a supportive place to work.
As a specialist employment law firm, every member of our team works exclusively within employment law, allowing you to develop real expertise in this area from the very beginning of your career.
Your work will include advising clients across a broad range of employment law matters, including:
- A significant proportion of your work will involve advising clients on Settlement Agreements, explaining legal advice in plain English, negotiating with employers and helping clients achieve the best possible outcome.
You'll quickly gain responsibility for your own files whilst working closely with Leah and Balal, who will provide ongoing support, guidance and supervision as your experience develops.
Requirements:
- Is newly qualified or has up to two years' PQE.
- Has previous employment law experience, whether gained during training, as a paralegal or since qualification.
- Enjoys speaking directly with clients and building relationships.
- Wants to build a long-term career in specialist employment law.
- Can reliably commute to our Wakefield office.
Salary of £35,000-£40,000 depending on experience.
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm working hours.
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
Christmas office closure.
Company pension.
Free on-site parking.
Ongoing mentoring from experienced Employment Solicitors.
The opportunity to become a key part of a growing specialist law firm.
Why Join My Law Solicitors?
You'll work directly with experienced employment solicitors every day, develop strong client relationships, gain meaningful responsibility from an early stage and play an important role in the continued growth of the firm.
If you're looking for a supportive environment where you can genuinely develop as an employment solicitor, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply via Reed.
Employment Solicitor/Senior Solicitor employer: My Law Solicitors
My Law Solicitors is an exceptional employer located in Wakefield, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture that prioritises employee development in specialist employment law. With hands-on mentoring from experienced solicitors, competitive salary packages, and generous benefits including 25 days of annual leave and free parking, this is a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified solicitors to build a meaningful career in a growing firm.
