Employment Solicitor, Employment Advocate,  Nottingham, Hybrid, Unique Opportunity £60,000 - £95,000

The Firm

This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognised Employment, Pensions and Immigration team with an outstanding reputation for advising major employers across the UK. Known for handling high-quality and complex employment matters, the team continues to grow and offers a collaborative environment where ambitious lawyers can genuinely progress their careers.

If you enjoy advocacy and want to work on headline-grabbing employment disputes while building long-term client relationships, this could be the role for you. Looking for a position where you can take ownership of tribunal work while still being supported by highly experienced Partners and senior lawyers? This opportunity offers exactly that.

The Role

• Managing a varied employment law caseload with a strong focus on Employment Tribunal advocacy
• Representing clients in preliminary hearings, case management hearings, and multi-day final hearings
• Handling matters involving discrimination, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal, detriment claims, wages disputes, and jurisdictional issues
• Advising employer clients on disciplinary matters, grievances, dismissals, equal pay, and wider employment law issues
• Drafting tribunal responses, witness statements, hearing bundles, reports, and legal correspondence
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where appropriate
• Assisting with business development initiatives including networking, client training, and legal updates
• Working closely with Partners to contribute to the continued growth of the practice

You

• 4+ years PQE within employment law, although candidates with relevant experience outside this level will still be considered
• Strong Employment Tribunal advocacy experience, including multi-day hearings
• Excellent technical employment law knowledge
• Confident communicator with strong organisational and time management skills
• Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Team-oriented with a proactive and commercial approach
• Previous mentoring or supervisory experience would be advantageous

Ever wondered what it would be like to join a firm where advocacy is genuinely valued and where you can play a visible role in shaping the future direction of a growing employment practice? This role offers the platform to do just that.

Benefits

• Hybrid working structure
• Exposure to high-quality national employment work
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Strong focus on professional development
• Opportunity to work alongside recognised employment law specialists
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Ready to take the next step in your employment law career and join a team where your advocacy skills will truly be recognised? Contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today for a confidential discussion and further details.