Backhouse Jones is seeking a talented Solicitor (Newly Qualified up to 5 years PQE) to join our busy and highly regarded Employment Team at our Clitheroe office.

Backhouse Jones is a market-leading law firm specialising in transport law, advising businesses across the bus, coach and haulage sectors throughout the UK. Our employment team plays a key role in supporting clients with practical and commercially focused employment law advice tailored to the transport industry.

Location: Clitheroe

Salary: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Job type: Full-time

The Role

You will work closely with experienced directors and senior lawyers, advising transport operators and businesses on a broad range of employment law issues, including:

• Day-to-day employment advice
• Disciplinary and grievance matters
• Drafting employment contracts, policies and procedures
• Tribunal claims and litigation
• TUPE and business restructuring matters
• Supporting clients with compliance and HR best practice

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a specialist firm recognised for its expertise in the transport sector.

About You

• We are looking for a motivated and personable solicitor who:
• Is NQ through to 5 years PQE with experience in employment law
• Has strong technical ability and attention to detail
• Demonstrates excellent communication and client care skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team environment

What we offer

At Backhouse Jones, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collegiate working environment. In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Opportunities for career progression within a specialist firm
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A friendly and supportive team culture
• A varied and interesting client base within the transport industry

Apply

If you are looking to build your career with a leading specialist law firm, we would be interested to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to anita@backhouses.co.uk.