Associate Employment Solicitor | London| Primarily remote, with occasional days in the office i[...]

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm is seeking an Associate Employment Solicitor to join their thriving practice. This role offers primarily remote work with occasional visits to the London office and a competitive salary between £75-£85k, alongside incentives. You will handle a busy caseload focusing on contentious employment law, with no need to build your client base. Join an award-winning firm that values employee satisfaction and offers modern legal systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentives

Remote working flexibility

Support staff provided

Highly ranked firm in employee satisfaction

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6PQE in UK Employment Law with strong experience in contentious employment law.
• Experience in a London or strong regional firm is essential.
• Excellent client communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Join a thriving employment practice with a varied and rewarding caseload.
• Meet with clients and build strong relationships.
• Focus on quality legal work without needing to build your own client base.

Skills

Contentious employment law

Client relationship management

Tribunal matters handling

Collaborative mindset

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Associate Employment Solicitor | London| Primarily remote, with occasional days in the office in London |Top 50 city firm |£75-£85k + incentives, stevenage

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LR Legal Recruitment

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Associate Employment Solicitor | London| Primarily remote, with occasional days in the office in London |Top 50 city firm |£75-£85k + incentives

Step into a thriving employment practice where the work is varied, complex, and rewarding. This new role has been created due to significant success and growth in the team, and you will inherit a full and quality caseload from day one. There is no expectation to build your own clients as the division is extremely busy however you will be encouraged to meet with clients and build strong relationships.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Join a top-tier City firm, recognised among the best places to work in the profession.
• Consistently ranked in the top percentile for employee satisfaction.
• Lawyers are highly ranked in Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500
• Fully remote working (occasional days in London office)
• Modern, tech-driven systems that cut out unnecessary admin and streamline workflows quickly and efficiently.
• Support staff in place so you can focus on quality legal work

You will need:

• A minimum of 6PQE ++ (UK Employment Law) with strong experience in contentious employment law, with a mix of quality respondent (corporates) and claimant work.
• Expereince gained in a London or strong regional firm essential
• Confidence in running tribunal matters and complex disputes from start to finish.
• Excellent client communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.
• A collaborative mindset, with the independence to work remotely with precision.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a progressive, award-winning firm that continues to grow and attract top-quality work. If you are interested in a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact me as follows:

Jo Cokayne at [emailprotected] | 0208 078 9236 (office hours) | 07925104795 (out of office hours).

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