Oculus Legal Group are working on direct instruction from a strong regional practice in Suffolk who are growing their Employment team and are looking for an experienced Solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE.
This firm has a down-to-earth team of experts who care deeply about the quality of their work and the people they work with. They combine high professional standards with a refreshingly positive working culture.
About the Role:
You’ll manage a varied caseload and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the Employment team:
- Advising on contracts of employment, staff handbooks, and HR policies
- Supporting employers on disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, and TUPE matters
- Handling Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to representation
- Providing strategic guidance on employment status, settlement agreements, and restrictive covenants
- Drafting and negotiating contracts, settlement terms, and other employment-related documentation
- Contributing to business development through networking and supporting client relationships
About you:
- At least 4 years’ PQE in Employment Law.
- Demonstrable experience advising both employer and employee clients.
- Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
- Confidence in managing your own caseload and working autonomously.
- An interest in business development, including building client relationships, identifying opportunities and attending networking events.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bonus
- 25 days + bank holidays
- Life insurance
- Scottish widows’ pensions
Not quite the right fit..... Oculus Legal Group is trusted by leading firms across the East of England to deliver high-quality legal talent.
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Employment Solicitor in Bury St Edmunds employer: Oculus Legal Group
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