Solicitor – Employment Law – Bournemouth – 3+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role, you will handle a varied Employment Law caseload in Bournemouth within a collaborative, client-focused firm. You will advise on a full range of issues, represent clients in tribunals, draft key documents, and support business development while mentoring junior colleagues. The position emphasizes high-quality advice, commercial awareness, and adherence to firm procedures. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to deliver practical solutions and contribute to thought leadership.

Pay / Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• 25 days’ holiday plus an additional celebration day
• Access to Perkbox
• Contributory pension scheme
• Competitive salary aligned with experience

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on a broad spectrum of employment law issues
• Represent clients in employment tribunals and related litigation
• Draft employment contracts, policies, and other documentation
• Manage new client enquiries and refer where appropriate
• Conduct legal research and propose innovative solutions
• Ensure compliance with AML, engagement letters, billing, and time recording
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and thought leadership within the team
• Mentor and support junior colleagues
• Participate in business development and marketing initiatives

Key requirements

• 3+ years PQE in employment law
• Strong technical expertise and ability to manage a caseload independently
• Excellent client care skills and a commercial approach
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
• Positive, flexible, and team-oriented mindset
• Experience in immigration law or willingness to learn (advantageous)

• client care
• commercial mindset
• team orientation
• employment law expertise
• drafting contracts/policies
• tribunal representation

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