Newly Qualified Employment Solicitor – Based in Luton
We are seeking a newly Qualified Employment Solicitor to join our well established and highly regarded Employment team at our Luton office.
Opportunity
Position: NQ Employment Solicitor
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Luton, Dunstable Road
Reporting to: Employment Team Partner
Are you a Newly Qualified Employment Solicitor looking to build a strong foundation in employment law within a team that will actively invest in your growth?
We are seeking a talented and ambitious NQ Employment Solicitor to join our thriving and well-regarded Employment team in Luton. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior solicitor looking to build a strong foundation across both contentious and non-contentious employment law, within a supportive and commercially focused environment. You will work on a broad and varied caseload, working alongside experienced solicitors on complex, high-quality matters, while developing your expertise across the full range of employment law
Who are we?
Machins Solicitors LLP is a respected regional law firm with a strong reputation for delivering Our busy and high performing Employment team has built a strong reputation for delivering excellent service to a diverse client base. Acting for both employer and employee clients across all stages of the employment lifecycle, the team advises on a full range of employment law matters. We are currently recruiting for a NQ Solicitor to join our growing team, with the role based in our Luton office. To learn more about Machins Solicitors LLP, please visit the ‘Our Firm’ page.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will be involved in supporting across a wide range of employment law matters, including:
- Assist providing advisory support to clients as well as working on both contentious and non-contentious issues.
- Support with employment tribunal matters from initial instruction through to resolution, assisting with drafting key documents, preparing cases and ensuring matters progress effectively through each stage.
- Prepare draft witness statements and other key legal documents under appropriate supervision, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintain accurate file records, support billing processes and contribute to the efficient management and progression of client matters.
- Undertake legal research and provide practical, commercially focused support on client matters.
- Manging your own caseload with increasing autonomy as your expertise deepens.
- Contribute to the ongoing growth of the Employment team, including supporting networking initiatives and business development activities.
What we Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Standard office hours are 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Why Join Us
- Join a well-established, highly regarded multi-service law firm, recognised in the Legal 500, working alongside experienced and respected Employment specialists.
- Benefit from early responsibility, direct client exposure and mentoring to support your professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A collaborative culture that values initiative, encourages innovation and supports long-term career growth.
About You
- Newly Qualified Solicitor with a genuine interest in developing a career in Employment Law.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills alongside a commercial, solutions focused approach to client work.
- Confident in building and maintaining client relationships, with the ability to work collaboratively within a supportive and growing team.
- Proactive and motivated, with a desire to develop technical expertise across a broad range of employment matters.
How to Apply and Interview Process?
If you’re a proactive and dedicated NQ employment Solicitor looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to HR.Department@machins.co.uk. Applications will be considered as they are received.
We will wait for the right candidate so there is no closing date and interviews will take place as individually arranged.
We may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
