Backhouse Jones Solicitors
Solicitor
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The Role
Backhouse Jones is seeking a talented Solicitor (Newly Qualified up to 5 years PQE) to join our busy and highly regarded Employment Team at our Clitheroe office.
Backhouse Jones is a market-leading law firm specialising in transport law, advising businesses across the bus, coach and haulage sectors throughout the UK. Our employment team plays a key role in supporting clients with practical and commercially focused employment law advice tailored to the transport industry.
Location: Clitheroe
Salary: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Job type: Full-time
You will work closely with experienced directors and senior lawyers, advising transport operators and businesses on a broad range of employment law issues, including:
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- Day-to-day employment advice
- Disciplinary and grievance matters
- Drafting employment contracts, policies and procedures
- Tribunal claims and litigation
- TUPE and business restructuring matters
- Supporting clients with compliance and HR best practice
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a specialist firm recognised for its expertise in the transport sector.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and personable solicitor who:
- Is NQ through to 5 years PQE with experience in employment law
- Has strong technical ability and attention to detail
- Demonstrates excellent communication and client care skills
- Commercially minded with a proactive approach
- Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team environment
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What we offer
At Backhouse Jones, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collegiate working environment. In return, we offer:
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Opportunities for career progression within a specialist firm
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A friendly and supportive team culture
- A varied and interesting client base within the transport industry
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If you are looking to build your career with a leading specialist law firm, we would be interested to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to anita@backhouses.co.uk.
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