Employment Solicitor

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded Employment Law team in London. The role offers a competitive market-rate salary, 25 days' annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package including BUPA Medical Insurance, Life Assurance (4x salary), Pension Scheme, Bonus Scheme, and Wellbeing & Gymflex programmes.

About the Firm

My client is a well-established, Legal 500-recognised firm with a leading Employment department that advises a wide range of commercial and private clients. The team combines technical expertise with a commercial and pragmatic approach, offering both contentious and non-contentious advice at the highest level.

Employment Solicitor - Position Overview

• Advise employer clients on the full spectrum of employment law issues
• Handle contentious and non-contentious matters, including Employment Tribunal claims
• Support corporate transactions with due diligence and TUPE advice
• Draft and review employment contracts, staff handbooks, consultancy agreements, NDAs, and settlement agreements
• Advise on reorganisations, disciplinaries, grievances, and day-to-day HR issues
• Manage cases involving employment status, redundancy, and restrictive covenants
• Provide clear, commercial advice to clients and work autonomously with partner support
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

Requirements of the Employment Solicitor

• Qualified Solicitor with 3-8 years' PQE in Employment Law
• Experience advising employers (experience with senior employees also beneficial)
• Strong academic background and high-quality training
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment work
• Practical knowledge of the Employment Tribunal process
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially minded
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and client relationship focus
• Confident, professional, and discreet in all client dealings
• IT literate with a practical working knowledge of digital tools and case management systems

The Benefits for the Employment Solicitor role

• Competitive market-rate salary
• 25 days' annual leave
• 4x Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• BUPA Medical Insurance & Medicash Cashplan Scheme
• Bluecrest Health Assessment
• Unum Dental Scheme
• Auto-enrolment in the firm's Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme & Introduction Bonus Scheme
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan (after 3 months)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday Purchase option
• Wellbeing Programme
• Gymflex membership

If you're an Employment Solicitor looking to work on high-quality matters within a leading London firm, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37488

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