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Employment Solicitor

Dorset
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Employment Solicitor | 5+ PQE | Somerset | Full-Time | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary

The Opportunity

An established and well-regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its Corporate and Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a broad and varied caseload while working closely alongside an established Employment specialist. The role will initially be office-based within the Somerset region, with the opportunity to work up to two days from home following a settling-in period.

The Role

You will manage a diverse caseload of employment matters, including:

  • Drafting employment contracts, policies, and staff handbooks
  • Advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancies, and general HR matters
  • Handling disputes, including unfair dismissal and discrimination claims
  • Managing Employment Tribunal matters
  • Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence and TUPE
  • Delivering training sessions for clients on employment law issues

You will work collaboratively within the wider Corporate and Commercial team while maintaining responsibility for your own caseload.

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About You

  • Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in Employment Law
  • Strong technical knowledge across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
  • Confident drafting, advisory, and dispute resolution skills
  • Working knowledge of Employment Tribunal procedures
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff is desirable
  • Commercially aware with strong client relationship skills
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities

The Firm & Culture

The firm offers a supportive and professional environment that actively encourages both personal and career development. A clear and transparent pathway to Partnership is available for ambitious and driven individuals seeking long-term progression. Relocation candidates will also be considered.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive, market-rate salary (dependent on experience)
  • 33.5 days’ annual leave, plus half a day for your birthday
  • Buy and sell holiday scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Occupational sick pay
  • Discretionary performance-related bonus
  • Client referral scheme
  • Discounted legal fees
  • Health Cash Plan

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  • Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (35 hours per week)
  • Flexibility required in line with the demands of the role

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor seeking high-quality work, genuine career progression, and long-term stability within a forward-thinking and supportive firm in the Somerset region.

How to Apply:

Contact Alicia Forde on 0121 454 1004 or email alicia.forde@enllegal.co.uk quoting Job Ref: 215304055

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Skills

Employment Law
Drafting Employment Contracts
Dispute Resolution
Employment Tribunal Procedures
TUPE
Due Diligence
HR Advisory
Client Relationship Management
Mentoring

Location

Dorset, England, United Kingdom

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