Why Nelsons and Lawfront?
Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with experts in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.
In 2023, Nelsons became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide.
Committed to strategic growth, Lawfront is aiming to build a group in the top 10 of UK regional law firms. As part of this group, you will be able to benefit from working locally for a well-respected leading law firm whilst accessing the scale, investment resources, expertise and professional development opportunities of a national organisation.
We look to empower our clients, give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through complex legal issues they face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.
With a defined vision and plan for growth, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people with ambition, drive and a can-do attitude to be part of our journey.
The successful candidate can expect a competitive package and benefits that you'd expect from a leading regional law firm which is part of a group of national scale.
Opportunity:
We are one of the leading Employment Law teams in the East Midlands. We advise businesses, not-for-profit organisations and individuals on a full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues, including recruitment, contracts and policies, discrimination, TUPE and Employment Tribunal claims.
We have an exciting opportunity which has arisen within our Nottingham office for an Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor (ideally 2-8 years' PQE but applications outside this range will be considered). The successful candidate will have gained solid Employment Law experience to work with a diverse client base of employers and senior individuals, advising on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
The successful candidate will be working in an experienced and supportive team of Partners and Associates and will play a significant part in supporting and developing our expanding Practice while building strong relationships with clients and referrers.
The Role:
The candidate will advise clients on a wide range of Employment Law matters, including:
- Employment contracts, policies and procedures
- Disciplinary, grievance and capability issues
- Redundancy and restructuring projects
- TUPE transfers
- Settlement agreements
- Employment Tribunal claims and litigation
- Discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims
- Restrictive covenants and post-termination disputes
- Day-to-day HR and employment law support for employer clients
The candidate will have the opportunity to manage their own caseload while working collaboratively with experienced colleagues on larger and more complex matters.
The successful candidate will possess excellent client care skills and be a confident team player. Supervisory experience of team members would be advantageous. The ideal candidates will be technically strong with an eye for detail and able to communicate effectively. They will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude towards challenges and change, as well as a willingness to embrace Nelsons' vision and values.
They will be enthusiastic about business development and keen to attend networking and marketing events. The role will also include leading Employment Law Seminars, providing case law updates and facilitating group discussions and debates. Therefore, experience of presenting would also be advantageous.
This is an excellent role for an individual who is looking to expand their knowledge, gain experience and join a successful team. In return for their hard work and commitment, there will be ongoing personal and professional support and the opportunity to develop their career within this area of law within a progressive and forward-thinking law firm.
The successful candidate will be given all the tools to succeed, including a supportive team, state-of-the-art case management system and a great working environment. They can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of other benefits.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy annual leave
- An additional day off for wellbeing or your birthday
- 4% pension contributions
- Healthcare cash plan
- Income protection and life cover
- Access to a personalised benefits portal with lifestyle and wellbeing perks
As part of the Lawfront group, Nelsons is backed by national investment in technology, people, and long-term growth. This means you will benefit from modern systems, enhanced learning and development opportunities, and the support of a wider legal network, while still enjoying the hands-on experience, close supervision, and strong community focus of a regional firm. Together, this combination gives you the tools, exposure and support you need to build a successful and sustainable legal career.
