Eventus Legal are seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor for a permanent, full-time job with a leading North West law firm, based in Preston with hybrid and flexible working available. This Employment Solicitor job also offers 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan and bonus scheme.

About the Job

As the incoming Employment Solicitor, your responsibilities will include:

• Running your own caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, acting for both employer and employee clients
• Attending Employment Tribunals and courts as required
• Collaborating with the wider team on more complex matters
• Contributing to the department's business development activity
• Adhering to the firm's AML processes

About You

This Employment Solicitor job would suit a qualified associate or senior associate solicitor with 5 to 10 years' PQE. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience of business client or Respondent work, ideally gained within a commercial law firm
• Confidence advising owners, senior managers and HR teams on day-to-day employment and HR matters
• Strong drafting skills across contracts, handbooks and settlement agreements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

Experience of corporate support work, business development activity, or supervising junior fee earners would be an advantage.

Benefits and Rewards

Alongside a salary commensurate with experience, you will benefit from a comprehensive package including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A financial bonus scheme
• Free legal services for conveyancing and wills
• Health checks and health scheme including Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Regular social events

About the Firm

This law firm is a multi-office Legal 500 practice with a market-leading reputation across Lancashire and the North West. They have been nationally recognised multiple times for their outstanding workplace culture and employee engagement.

The Preston office is a well-established base for the firm and home to a friendly and professional team with strong local connections.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Employment Solicitor job in Preston.

If you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity or other legal vacancies across the North West, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530 737333 for a confidential discussion.

Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years' experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found at the bottom of our website.