Solicitor – Employment Law – Bournemouth – 3+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will join a respected regional Employment team to handle a diverse employment law caseload in Bournemouth. You will provide high-quality advice, represent clients in tribunals, draft key documentation, and contribute to the firm’s knowledge sharing and business development. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure compliant processes and support junior lawyers. The opportunity offers exposure to a collaborative, commercially focused environment with opportunities for growth and ongoing training. This is a chance to shape outcomes for clients while developing your expertise in employment law within a supportive firm culture.

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

• Advise clients on a full range of employment law issues
• Represent clients in employment tribunals and related litigation
• Draft employment contracts, policies, and other key documents
• Manage new client enquiries and referrals
• Conduct legal research and propose innovative solutions
• Ensure compliance with AML, engagement letters, billing, and time recording
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge sharing 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 focus
• Commercial mindset
• Attention to detail
• Employment law expertise
• Litigation and tribunal representation
• Drafting of contracts and policies

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