Legal Executive

Legal Executive

Location Telford Office

Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.00pm

Competitive salary based upon experience

A modern and forward-thinking legal practice is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Employment team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional looking to work on a varied and contentious caseload while providing commercial and practical HR and employment law advice to clients.

The Role:

• Handle a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload (approximately 25–30% of the role, predominantly Respondent defence).
• Provide HR and employment law advice to a portfolio of retained business clients (approximately 20–25 clients), including SMEs, independent schools, care homes, and professional practices.
• Support clients through bespoke documentation, on-site attendances, co-chairing employee hearings, and delivering HR training to managers.
• Occasional travel to client premises is required (full driving license and own vehicle essential).

Skills & Experience:

• 3 to 5+ years PQE in Employment Law, with proven experience managing a varied tribunal caseload.
• Experience providing HR and employment law advice to employers.
• Previous experience advising professional sector clients and delivering HR training is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent organisational, written, and IT skills; proficiency in MS Office. Experience with case management systems desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, commercial mindset, and excellent client service skills.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Up to 34 days annual leave, including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• Company pension and private medical insurance.
• On-site parking.
• Flexible working: opportunity to work from home one day per week after probation.
• Excellent career development prospects, including potential to develop the contentious employment division.

This role is ideal for a motivated legal professional looking to advance their career in employment law while providing commercial and practical solutions to clients.