New Job Opening: Employment Law Fee Earner in Preston, UK

Job Description

Employment Fee Earner

Location: Preston

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 2+ years’ PQE (or equivalent employment law experience)

If you’re an Employment Solicitor or experienced Employment Fee Earner who enjoys variety, likes getting close to clients, and wants a role where you can genuinely build something, this is a great opportunity to join a growing employment team.

You’ll handle a broad spread of contentious and advisory employment work, with a particular focus on settlement agreements. The team is looking for someone who can run matters with confidence, communicate clearly, and take a practical approach to helping clients navigate day-to-day people issues.

This role offers a mix of employer and employee work, including tribunal matters, mediations and negotiations. You’ll also have the chance to support the wider department through knowledge-sharing and to get involved in business development, helping to grow the employment offering.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and settlement agreements

• Advising clients on employment rights, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and settlement agreement strategy

• Managing a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters (including unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination and contractual disputes)

• Negotiating settlements and resolving disputes in a commercial, client-focused way

• Representing clients at tribunals, mediations and other hearings where appropriate

• Building strong client relationships by understanding needs and delivering clear, practical advice

• Keeping up to date with employment law developments and contributing to the team’s knowledge base

• Supporting business development activity, including networking and helping to market the department

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (England and Wales) or equivalent relevant experience in employment law

• Strong experience drafting and advising on settlement agreements

• Experience handling both Claimant and Respondent work

• Confident negotiation skills and the ability to advocate effectively for clients

• Excellent written and verbal communication with a client-focused approach

• Strong organisation, attention to detail and case management skills

• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely within a team

• Proactive attitude and genuine interest in delivering a high standard of service

What’s On Offer

• 28 days’ holiday

• Private healthcare (with the option to add family at employee cost)

• Pension (matched contribution)

• Hybrid working where the role allows

• Life insurance

• Income protection

• 24/7 employee care helpline

• Discounted gym membership

• Cycle to work scheme

• Technology benefit scheme

• Travel loan

• Employee-funded dental scheme

• Offers and discounts platform

• Annual wellbeing programme

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role based in Preston, with hybrid working available where the role allows.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.