Employment Solicitor
We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable Employment Solicitor (NQ – 6 years’ PQE) to join our highly regarded Employment team. This role offers exposure to a broad mix of contentious and non‑contentious employment law work, with early responsibility, direct client contact and the support of an experienced, collaborative team. You will advise both businesses and individuals locally and nationally, delivering practical, high‑quality advice on interesting and often complex matters.
The Role
As an Employment Solicitor in our team, you will work on a varied and stimulating caseload across both contentious and non‑contentious employment law. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your practice within a supportive, well‑respected team, while maintaining a sustainable and balanced approach to work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering high‑quality employment law advice to businesses and individuals
- Managing a varied caseload of contentious and non‑contentious matters
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, service agreements, settlement agreements and workplace policies and procedures
- Advising on and managing Employment Tribunal matters, including drafting ET1s, ET3s and related documentation
- Meeting clients both face‑to‑face and remotely
- Supporting business development and networking activities
- Keeping up to date with developments in employment law and best practice
What We’re Looking For
- A strong academic background, with a minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent)
- Experience advising on employment law matters
- The ability to manage your own caseload effectively while supporting the wider team
- Strong communication skills and a client‑focused approach
- High‑quality drafting skills and sound judgement on costs, scope and risk
Desirable (but Not Essential)
- Experience supporting corporate transactions, including TUPE
- Experience advising on post‑termination restrictions
- Experience working with clients across a range of sectors
- Confident presentation skills
About Greene & Greene
Greene & Greene has been providing legal services from our offices in Bury St Edmunds since 1893. We advise individuals and businesses nationally and internationally, offering clear, practical and expert advice. We are consistently ranked highly in Legal 500 and Chambers for our client service. We pride ourselves on working in partnership with clients and delivering solutions that are both commercially focused and pragmatic.
Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- An additional day off during the Christmas period
- An extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday
- Paid CSR day
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Annual bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance (4×salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Medicash health plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- In‑house wellbeing and health sessions
- Professional development support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car parking
Equal Opportunities
Greene & Greene is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive working environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We recruit based on individual merit, taking into account suitability for the role, experience, and qualifications. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, age, disability, socio‑economic background, pregnancy or maternity status, or sexual orientation.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@greene-greene.com. If you would prefer an informal and confidential conversation before applying, we are happy to arrange this with a member of the firm.
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