Employment Solicitor NQ to 2 Year PQE, Nottingham £38,000 to £55,000- Excellent NQ Opportunity

Company: QED Legal
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

Job Description

Employment Solicitor –NQ to 2 Year PQE,  Nottingham – £38,000 to £55,000 – Excellent NQ Opportunity nnThe firmnA highly regarded Nottingham practice with a strong reputation for delivering quality advice to a broad client base, from owner-managed businesses through to large corporates and well-known brands. The Employment team is particularly well established and recognised in the Legal 500, known for its depth of expertise across employer-led work and its commercially focused approach. Led by a well-known and influential figure in the employment law space, the team combines technical strength with a modern, forward-thinking outlook, including regular thought leadership, webinars and wider industry engagement.nnThe role

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  • Joining in a newly created position driven by continued growth within the Employment team
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  • Advising predominantly employer clients across a full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters
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  • Handling issues such as employee relations, tribunal litigation, redundancy and restructuring, TUPE, dismissals and discrimination
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  • Supporting on more complex matters including High Court disputes relating to restrictive covenants
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  • Drafting and reviewing key documentation including contracts, policies and settlement agreements
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  • Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision, while also assisting senior members of the team on larger matters
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  • Working closely with a collaborative and approachable team, contributing to a positive and engaged working environment
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  • NQ to 2 years’ PQE with prior exposure to employment law
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  • Able to manage your own matters while knowing when to seek support
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  • Commercially minded, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice tailored to business needs
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  • Strong communicator with the confidence to build lasting client relationships
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  • Organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively
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  • Ambitious, proactive and keen to establish yourself within a growing team
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  • A genuine team player who wants to contribute and make an impact
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Client relationships and development

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  • Building strong relationships with clients and consistently delivering a high level of service
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  • Taking a proactive approach to problem-solving and adding value beyond the immediate legal issue
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  • Getting involved in business development initiatives, including webinars, articles and LinkedIn engagement
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  • Playing a visible role in helping to grow both the Employment team and the wider firm
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Benefits

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  • Hybrid and flexible working options following an initial period
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  • Supportive and down-to-earth team culture
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  • Exposure to high-quality, varied work from an early stage
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  • Ongoing training and development, both technically and commercially
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  • Strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing
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This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor or someone early in their career who wants more than just a support role—offering real responsibility, strong mentorship and the chance to develop within a well-regarded team.nn 

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Posted: April 23rd, 2026