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Employment Solicitor
Employment Solicitor – Robust & Passionate
About the Role
Our Employment team is expanding, and we’re seeking a dedicated Employment Solicitor to join us. Whether you’re aiming to accelerate your career or specialise in a driven, collaborative environment, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
The Role & Team
You’ll thrive within a well-regarded Employment team, providing expert advisory services to an extensive client base spanning the private, public, and third sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering both contentious and non-contentious employment law advice
- Managing an independent caseload with appropriate supervision and support
- Assisting on complex tribunal litigation and strategic advisory work
- Developing strong client relationships to become a trusted advisor
- Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to tackle multi-disciplinary matters
(Note: Responsibilities duplicated from main text—condensed here for clarity.)
Requirements
We welcome equality-driven applications, but the following experience and attributes would greatly enhance your fit:
- Qualified solicitor with robust employment law expertise
- Prior experience advising clients on a diverse range of employment issues
- A blend of strong technical skills and pragmatic, commercial judgment
- Proven ability to self-manage workloads and prioritise efficiently
- Superior communication skills and enthusiasm for building meaningful client relationships
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Benefits
Our employment benefits package extends well beyond competitive compensation and includes:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid model (2 days office-based)
- Bupa/ Medicash health insurance
- Discretionary bonuses
- Company pension scheme
- Life Insurance & Income Protection
- 25 days annual leave (plus flex bank holidays—additional days accrue with tenure)
- Option to purchase 10 extra annual leave days per year
- 2 My Days (special leave days)
- Further discretionary leave days
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave
- Career development opportunities
- Wellbeing support including a 24/7 Employment Assistance Program
Application Guidance
(Note: Original included agency policy—kept verbatim for Transparency:)
Agencies: Direct fills are our goal. We sincerely appreciate your efforts to align with our targets but regret we will not accept unsolicited CVs. Should speculative applications be received without prior contact from Talent Acquisition, they will be treated as a generous donation alongside any forwarded gifts. Please wait to be approached.
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About Us
Brabners is a purpose-driven, independent law firm and certified B Corporation, leader in responsible legal practice. We prioritise innovation, diversity, and sustainability without sacrificing high-performance standards.
With over 200 years of heritage and deep roots in the North of England, we serve clients across England and Wales. Our accolades reflect our ethos:
- Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Award for innovation
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champion (Manchester Law Society)
- Ranked as a Top 25 large employer in the UK
- Continued recognition for job satisfaction and work-life balance
We champion future-focused lawyers—we’ll invest as much in your growth as you will in ours. Let’s build something forward together.
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