Employment Solicitor 0-3PQE

Posted 4 hours 11 minutes ago by LHH Recruitment Solutions

£45,000 - £55,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Public Sector Jobs
Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, GL501
Job Description

Employment Solicitor (0-3 PQE)Cheltenham Hybrid Working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a junior Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded and growing Employment team within a progressive UK law firm.

This role offers exposure to a broad mix of high-quality work, supporting a diverse client base spanning public sector organisations, PLCs, SMEs and educational institutions.

The Role Working closely with experienced senior lawyers, you will advise on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:

  • Employment tribunal litigation, including complex discrimination and whistleblowing claims
  • Corporate restructurings, redundancies and collective consultation processes
  • TUPE transfers and outsourcing arrangements
  • Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, directors' service agreements and incentive schemes
  • Enforcement of restrictive covenants and High Court matters
  • Trade union issues and workplace disputes

You will also play an active role in client relationship management, marketing initiatives and wider business development activities.

The Candidate

  • Qualified Solicitor with 0-3 years' PQE in Employment law
  • Strong technical grounding across both contentious and advisory matters
  • Confident drafting and negotiation skills
  • Commercially aware with a client-focused approach
  • Able to manage a varied workload with increasing autonomy
  • Collaborative in style, with strong interpersonal skills

The Firm & Culture

The firm offers a genuinely supportive and flexible working environment, with an emphasis on collaboration and accessibility across teams. Open-plan offices foster knowledge sharing and a strong sense of team cohesion.

  • Hybrid working (typically 1-2 days from home)
  • Open, transparent and people-focused culture
  • Ongoing support and development through close team integration
  • Regular social events and team activities
  • Additional birthday leave after two years' service

This is a strong platform for a junior lawyer seeking high-quality work, hands-on experience and long-term development within a respected Employment practice.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We run inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.