Jobs in Shenley Church End

Our client is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their established employment team based in Milton Keynes or Northampton.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected regional firm with a strong employment practice, advising both employers and individuals on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The role offers a blend of hands-on client work, leadership responsibility and involvement in departmental development.

The successful candidate will play an active role in shaping the continued success of the department, while managing a varied caseload and contributing to wider firm growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload of employment law matters
• Advising clients in person, remotely and by telephone
• Handling correspondence with clients, agents and third parties
• Attending court hearings and external client meetings as required
• Reporting to and contributing at Management Board level
• Overseeing and supervising other members of the employment team
• Monitoring and maintaining fee income and performance targets
• Reporting on departmental performance and KPIs
• Supporting business development and generating new work for the department and firm
• Ensuring adherence to quality and work management systems
• Maintaining Lexcel compliance, including file reviews and CARs
• Contributing to training and development of departmental staff

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE in employment law
• Strong experience across both advisory and contentious employment matters
• Ability to manage client expectations effectively under pressure
• Proven organisational and time management skills
• Experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues (desirable)
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of performance targets
• Ability to contribute to business development and departmental growth

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Additional birthday day off
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme (post probation)
• Death in service cover (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful