Jobs, fresher vacancy - Employment Solicitor 2 to 5 Year PQE -Excellent for Growth– Leicester – £40,000 to £65,000 • Leicestershire

Company: QED Legal

Leicestershire

Employment Solicitor 2 to 5 Year PQE -Excellent for Growth– Leicester – £40,000 to £65,000The firm This is an opportunity to join one of the East Midlands’ leading independent commercial law practices, recognised in the Legal 500 and known for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice to ambitious businesses. As an employee-owned firm, there is a genuine shared sense of purpose and accountability, with many senior lawyers having progressed internally. The culture is collaborative, professional and forward-thinking, combining the quality of work you would expect from a larger practice with the accessibility and support of a strong regional firm. Based in modern offices in Leicester, the firm continues to grow steadily, offering stability alongside clear long-term career prospects.The roleManage a varied respondent employment law caseload covering both contentious and non-contentious mattersAdvise commercial clients on redundancy processes, TUPE, disciplinary and grievance issues, contracts of employment, policies and day-to-day HR advisory mattersConduct and manage Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to resolutionWork closely with the Head of Department and collaborate with colleagues across corporate and commercial teams on transactional employment issuesDeliver commercially pragmatic advice aligned with clients’ business objectivesContribute to business development initiatives and strengthen existing client relationshipsMaintain high standards of client care and compliance with risk management proceduresLooking for a role where you can genuinely influence clients’ strategic decisions rather than simply process files? This position offers exactly that level of responsibilityReady to take the next step within a respected Legal 500-ranked team where progression is real rather than promised? This is designed as a growth role within a busy and expanding departmentYouQualified Employment Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQEExperienced in managing a respondent caseload independentlyConfident dealing directly with commercial clientsStrong communicator with the ability to provide clear, practical and commercially focused adviceCollaborative team player who enjoys contributing to departmental developmentMotivated, career-focused and keen to build long-term progression within a growing regional practiceBenefitsSalary from £40,000 to £65,000 depending on experienceClear progression opportunities within a Legal 500-recognised teamSupportive, employee-owned cultureModern Leicester-based officesPrivate Medical Insurance and Death in Service benefits (after one year’s service, discretionary)On-site parking (non-contractual)Working from home allowance for qualified staff (subject to approval and role requirements)Ongoing training and professional developmentIf you are ready to elevate your employment law career within a respected Legal 500 team where your voice is heard, your progression is mapped out and your contribution genuinely matters, this could be the move that defines your next five years. Apply online in confidence or have a confidential conversation with Toby Ryan at QED Legal today and explore whether this Leicester opportunity is the right strategic step for you.