Eventus Legal are seeking an Employment Solicitor to join a progressive and growing law firm on a permanent, full-time basis in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to play a key role in developing and expanding the firm's employment law offering while managing a varied and interesting caseload.

The role offers hybrid working, strong career progression opportunities and the chance to join a collaborative and commercially focused environment. This position is ideally suited to someone who enjoys building relationships, generating new work and helping to shape the future growth of a thriving employment practice.

Role Responsibilities

The Employment Solicitor will be responsible for managing a broad employment caseload while playing an active role in developing and expanding the firm's employment law offering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is commercially minded, proactive and passionate about business development.

The day-to-day duties within this role include:

• Handling a broad range of employment law matters including both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Advising employers and employees across a variety of sectors
• Supporting the continued development and expansion of the firm's employment law offering
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through commercially focused legal advice
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities through networking, relationship building and marketing activities
• Collaborating with colleagues across different departments to maximise cross-referral opportunities
• Assisting with employment aspects of corporate and commercial transactions where required
• Monitoring departmental workflows, caseload allocation and resourcing requirements to maintain service standards
• Using financial and case management systems to oversee performance, budgeting and billing forecasts
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate while contributing to a collaborative team culture

Person Specification

The successful Employment Solicitor will have previous experience handling a broad range of employment law matters and will be confident managing their own caseload. This opportunity will suit someone who enjoys business development and is motivated by the opportunity to help grow and shape a successful employment law practice.

In addition, you will possess the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent
• Ideally 3 years PQE or above within Employment Law
• Strong technical knowledge across contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• A proactive, forward-thinking approach with a genuine passion for business development
• The confidence to build relationships, generate new work and identify commercial opportunities
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• A collaborative approach and a desire to contribute to the continued success and growth of the department

Benefits and Rewards

The Employment Solicitor will benefit from joining a supportive and forward-thinking law firm that genuinely values collaboration, development and client care. In addition, you will be awarded with the following employee benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Pension plan
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral bonus scheme
• Access to training academy courses
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

About the Company

This is a well-regarded and expanding law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to both commercial and private clients. The firm is known for its modern and collaborative approach, offering employees a supportive environment where development and progression are actively encouraged. The business continues to invest in its people, systems and services, making it an exciting time to join the team.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Employment Solicitor job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning more about this career-enhancing opportunity, please send your CV to Gemma Clarke at the Eventus Legal – gemma.clarke@eventuslegal.com or call 07950 196 168 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion regarding your career.

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.

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