Solicitor / FCILEX - Employment Law - 2-6 Years' PQE

Solicitor / FCILEX - Employment Law - 2-6 Years' PQE
Location: South West (hybrid working available)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)

A highly regarded regional firm is seeking a Solicitor or FCILEX with 2-6 years' PQE to join its established Employment team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with notable clients, handle a stimulating mix of contentious and non contentious matters, and play a key role in shaping the future of a thriving practice.

The firm is known for its strong culture, employee ownership model, and commitment to community impact, offering a supportive environment where people genuinely enjoy their work and feel empowered to contribute.

The Role
You'll take ownership of a varied and high quality caseload, including:

• Managing complex Employment Tribunal matters and providing strategic HR advisory support
• Acting as a trusted partner to employer clients, offering commercial, creative solutions on restructuring, TUPE, employee relations, and workforce strategy
• Supporting major projects and corporate transactions, working collaboratively with other specialist teams
• Delivering client training, contributing to thought leadership, and building your external profile
• Working closely with colleagues in a supportive, collaborative team environment
• Playing an active role in business development and helping shape the continued growth of the Employment practice

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a lawyer with:

• 2-6 years' PQE in Employment law (Solicitor or FCILEX)
• Strong technical knowledge and a proactive, solution focused approach
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working both independently and as part of a team
• A genuine interest in developing client relationships and delivering high quality advice

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and a generous benefits package
• Employee ownership profit share for all staff
• Hybrid and flexible working to support work-life balance
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and extensive wellbeing support
• Three additional paid days each year to support charitable or community causes
• Clear progression opportunities, regular training, mentorship, and professional development

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest, or you'd like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*