At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on complex employment law matters and manage litigation cases.
- Company: Leading specialist employment law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus structure, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with clear progression opportunities and focus on legal innovation.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to high-profile clients and make a real impact in employment law.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 1-4 years' PQE in employment law and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Nixon McQuade are working with a leading specialist employment law firm seeking an Employment Lawyer to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile and complex employment matters, advising senior executives, partners, and employers across a range of sectors. You will gain exposure to sophisticated clients from the outset and play an active role in a collaborative and ambitious team.
Role
- Advising clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters
- Managing Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation matters
- Supporting clients through disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, and workplace investigation processes
- Advising on executive exits, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and workplace disputes
- Assisting with partnership-related matters and disputes
- Leading settlement negotiations and providing strategic employment law advice
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Contributing to business development initiatives and the continued growth of the practice
Candidate Profile
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 1–4 years' PQE in employment law
- Experience handling contentious employment matters and Employment Tribunal claims
- Strong academic background and excellent communication skills
- Commercially aware with a practical and client-focused approach
- Confident working directly with senior stakeholders and sophisticated clients
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Collaborative, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset
- Interest in legal technology and innovative ways of delivering legal services
What's on Offer
- Exposure to high-quality and varied employment law work
- Direct client contact and responsibility from an early stage
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Hybrid working and strong focus on professional development
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
- Competitive salary, bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package
For further information on this vacancy, please reach out on LinkedIn.
Employment Solicitor (1-4PQE) employer: Nixon McQuade
Nixon McQuade is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive environment for Employment Solicitors to thrive. With a focus on professional development and clear progression opportunities, employees are empowered to take on high-profile cases and build strong client relationships from the outset. The firm's collaborative culture, combined with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, makes it an attractive place for legal professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in employment law.
