Employment Solicitor/Associate – Cheltenham

Overview

In this role you join a leading UK law firm’s Employment team in Cheltenham to handle a broad, high-stakes workload. You will advise on contracts, policies and HR matters, and support HR on grievances and disciplinaries. You’ll manage Employment Tribunal claims from ACAS to appeals and represent clients in tribunals and mediations. You’ll also contribute to business development and thought leadership, handling complex discrimination claims, whistleblowing investigations, restructures and TUPE. This role offers a collaborative environment with clear progression and extensive training.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent training and mentoring
• clear career progression pathways
• flexible, agile working
• inclusive and supportive culture
• focus on wellbeing
• diverse client base

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment status, contracts, handbooks, redundancy and day-to-day HR matters
• Support HR teams on grievances, disciplinaries, performance and sickness management
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims from ACAS Early Conciliation through to appeals
• Represent clients in Tribunals, mediations and other dispute resolution processes
• Support business development through events, training, relationship building and thought leadership
• Handle high-stakes matters including discrimination claims, whistleblowing investigations, restructures, TUPE and industrial action

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or Scotland)
• 1-5 years’ PQE in employment law
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law
• Experience handling complex matters including settlement negotiations and Tribunal work
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to managing a varied caseload
• Comfort working with multiple senior lawyers and prioritising in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive in contributing ideas, improving processes and supporting team growth
• Interest in business development and maintaining long-term client relationships

• communication
• analytical thinking
• problem solving
• UK employment legislation and case law
• Tribunal work
• settlement negotiations

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