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Employment Solicitor @ The Legists

Newcastle Upon TyneOnsiteFull-time
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Employment Solicitor, 6+ Years' PQE, Newcastle, £70,000 (DOE) – JOB REF:4445.

THE ROLE: • Manage your own caseload, handling everything from day-to-day advisory work to Employment Tribunal litigation. • Provide pragmatic, commercial advice to employer clients on a wide range of employment matters, including TUPE, reorganisations, contracts of employment, workplace policies, disciplinary and grievance issues, and senior executive exits. • Take ownership of Employment Tribunal claims from initial instructions through to drafting pleadings, case management and advocacy where appropriate. • Mentor and support junior lawyers, sharing knowledge and helping to develop the team's talent. • Build and strengthen client relationships while contributing to networking, marketing initiatives and business development activities.

SKILLS REQUIRED: • Applications are sought from Employment Solicitors with a minimum of 6 Years PQE • A strong track record of advising employer clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. • Experience managing Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish. • Sound knowledge of TUPE and employment issues arising from mergers and acquisitions. • Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills. • Strong analytical ability with the confidence to provide clear, commercially focused advice.

ON OFFER: • Competitive remuneration package • Genuine career progression

HOW TO APPLY: For more information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Melanie Daly on or email

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