NQ Employment Solicitor

NQ Employment Solicitor | Canterbury, Kent

A respected Chambers and Legal 500-ranked employment team in Canterbury has an opening for an NQ Employment Solicitor. You'll work alongside a Partner and Senior Associate in a genuinely supportive environment, handling real employment work from day one.

The team has built a strong reputation across Kent and the South East for representing employers and employees on meaningful, varied employment matters. You'll develop proper expertise, get genuine mentorship, and have the flexibility to build your career your way.

If you want to start your employment law career in a place that actually invests in developing junior lawyers, this is it.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a well-established, respected employment team:

Handle real employment work from day one, contentious and non-contentious matters
Work directly with experienced partners and senior lawyers who’ll mentor you properly
Manage a varied caseload covering the full employment cycle
Get genuine exposure to client contact and strategic advice
Build your own client relationships with support and guidance
Contribute to business development and help grow the team's practice

This isn't shadowing or support work. You'll have real responsibility and real client contact, with proper mentorship from lawyers who understand how to develop junior lawyers.

The Firm

A Canterbury practice with deep Kent roots and genuine regional respect. Chambers and Legal 500-ranked employment team known for quality work across both employer and employee representation.

The culture is supportive, collaborative, and genuinely interested in developing people. The team actively encourages business development and career progression from day one.

The Work

You’ll handle a diverse employment law caseload:

Contentious matters: employment disputes, unfair dismissal, discrimination claims
Non-contentious work: HR advice, policies, procedures, employment contracts
Settlement negotiations and settlement agreements
Advisory work for major employers on employment-related issues
Tribunal representation and court matters (with support initially)
Client relationship building across a varied client base

This is real employment work, not just templates and standard advice. You’ll develop genuine expertise working with experienced lawyers.

You

NQ-2 PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive ready to start your employment law career
Strong fundamentals in employment law, at least a 6 month seat during your training contract
Attention to detail and commercial awareness
Genuine interest in business development and client relationships
Keen to learn and develop in a supportive environment
Ideally based in or willing to relocate to Canterbury area

What's On Offer

Salary: depending on background and experience (firm willing to be flexible for the right candidate)
Hybrid working: after an initial period in office, flexible working arrangements available
Supportive, collaborative environment with genuine mentorship
Real employment work not just junior support tasks
Exposure to high-profile clients and meaningful matters
Business development opportunities to build your own practice
Clear career progression within a respected, established team
Comprehensive benefits package

Why This Works

Employment NQ opportunities are relatively scarce. That means firms that invest properly in development stand out. This team genuinely does.

You’ll work with experienced partners and senior lawyers who understand that developing junior lawyers properly is an investment, not a burden. You’ll have real responsibility, real client contact, and real mentorship, the combination that actually builds expertise.

If you want to start your employment law career in a firm that’s genuinely supportive, genuinely experienced, and genuinely interested in your development, this is it.

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