Employment Solicitor / Associate – NQ to 5 PQE – Swindon

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied employment and possibly immigration caseload within a well-regarded regional team. You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers to advise local SMEs, national and international clients, and individuals, contributing to a culture of collaboration. The position offers flexibility between pure employment work or a blend with immigration, with strong support and development opportunities. You will influence HR-related matters, policy drafting, and advocacy, shaping solutions for complex employment issues. This is a growth-focused role in a nationally recognized firm with a clear progression path.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Holiday entitlement 26.5–31.5 days
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Discretionary bonus

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload with appropriate supervision
• Take client instructions and align deliverables with expectations
• Develop client relationships with smaller clients
• Draft policies, handbooks, contracts and employment documentation
• Advise on disciplinary, grievance, TUPE and discrimination matters
• Prepare and progress advocacy matters and negotiate solutions
• Assist with settlement agreements and termination negotiations
• Ensure compliance with SRA principles, risk management and file review
• Respond to client concerns or complaints
• Support marketing initiatives, draft articles and attend networking events
• Spot cross-selling opportunities and build internal referral network
• Contribute to BD projects and raise personal profile
• Support junior fee earners and delegate tasks as appropriate
• Work flexibly and collaboratively across the wider team
• Manage time recording, WIP and billing effectively
• Align personal objectives with departmental strategy
• Contribute ideas for business improvements and innovation

Key requirements

• NQ-5 years’ PQE (must have completed at least one seat in Employment)
• Ability to manage own files with minimal supervision
• Strong client management and service delivery
• Strong organisational skills and prioritisation
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
• Interest in developing expertise in employment and/or immigration

• Strong communication and client management
• Organisational and prioritisation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Drafting policies, handbooks, contracts and employment documentation
• Advice on disciplinary, grievance, TUPE and discrimination matters
• Advocacy and settlement negotiations

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