Reed
Employment Solicitor
- Annual Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 (Pro Rata)
- Location: Farnham (Hybrid working available)
- Job Type: Part-time (Open to Discussions about what this can & will look like)
Join a highly respected and long-established regional practice in Surrey, known for its outstanding client care and modern working culture. We are looking for an Employment Solicitor with 1–5+ years PQE to join our expanding team. This role offers a varied caseload involving both contentious and non-contentious matters, and offer flexibility with part time hours which can be discussed on individual needs
Day-to-day of the role:
- Advise on a full range of employment matters including tribunal claims, contracts, redundancy, disciplinary issues, settlement agreements, and restructures.
- Handle a strong mix of respondent and claimant work.
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment documentation.
- Provide corporate support on employment aspects of business sales/purchases.
- Actively contribute to the department’s growth through business development, networking, and maintaining excellent client relationships.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across commercial, litigation, and corporate teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, ideally with 1–5+ years PQE in Employment Law.
- Confident in managing your own caseload with appropriate support.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
- Ability to balance technical excellence with commercial awareness.
- Motivated by career progression and contributing to a developing department.
Benefits:
- Part Time hours to suit
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- Excellent training and ongoing professional development.
- Direct exposure to high-quality work and strong client relationships.
- A friendly, collaborative culture where ideas are welcomed and progression is real, not promised.
- The chance to play a key role in a department that is actively growing and invested in its long-term success.
To apply for this Part-Time Employment Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to Mark Watts at Reed Legal Recruitment, your local legal recruitment specialist.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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