Employment Solicitor – NQ to 2 Year PQE, Nottingham – £38,000 to £55,000 - Excellent NQ Opportunity

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Nottingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£55,000 / year
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Employment Law Tribunal Litigation Redundancy and Restructuring TUPE Dismissals and Discrimination Restrictive Covenants Contract Drafting Client Relationship Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Employment Solicitor –NQ to 2 Year PQE,  Nottingham – £38,000 to £55,000- Excellent NQ Opportunity

A highly regarded Nottingham practice is seeking an Employment Solicitor (NQ to 2 years PQE) to join their well-established Employment team. The role offers hybrid working, strong mentorship, and exposure to high-quality work.

  • Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Salary: £38,000 to £55,000 per annum
  • Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid
  • Experience Level: Entry-level (NQ to 2 years PQE)
  • Contact: Toby Ryan - [contact hidden]

About the Firm

The firm is a highly regarded Nottingham practice with a strong reputation for delivering quality advice to a broad client base, from owner-managed businesses through to large corporates and well-known brands. The Employment team is particularly well established and recognised in the Legal 500, known for its depth of expertise across employer-led work and its commercially focused approach. Led by a well-known and influential figure in the employment law space, the team combines technical strength with a modern, forward-thinking outlook, including regular thought leadership, webinars and wider industry engagement.

The Role

  • Joining in a newly created position driven by continued growth within the Employment team
  • Advising predominantly employer clients across a full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters
  • Handling issues such as employee relations, tribunal litigation, redundancy and restructuring, TUPE, dismissals and discrimination
  • Supporting on more complex matters including High Court disputes relating to restrictive covenants
  • Drafting and reviewing key documentation including contracts, policies and settlement agreements
  • Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision, while also assisting senior members of the team on larger matters
  • Working closely with a collaborative and approachable team, contributing to a positive and engaged working environment

You

  • NQ to 2 years’ PQE with prior exposure to employment law
  • Able to manage your own matters while knowing when to seek support
  • Commercially minded, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice tailored to business needs
  • Strong communicator with the confidence to build lasting client relationships
  • Organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively
  • Ambitious, proactive and keen to establish yourself within a growing team
  • A genuine team player who wants to contribute and make an impact

Client Relationships and Development

  • Building strong relationships with clients and consistently delivering a high level of service
  • Taking a proactive approach to problem-solving and adding value beyond the immediate legal issue
  • Getting involved in business development initiatives, including webinars, articles and LinkedIn engagement
  • Playing a visible role in helping to grow both the Employment team and the wider firm

Benefits

  • Hybrid and flexible working options following an initial period
  • Supportive and down-to-earth team culture
  • Exposure to high-quality, varied work from an early stage
  • Ongoing training and development, both technically and commercially
  • Strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing
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