Employment Law Solicitor

Law Staff; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Auto enrolment pension

Bonus structure

Job summary

Law Staff in London is seeking an Employment Law Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join a leading firm recognised in Legal 500. The role covers contentious and non-contentious matters, advising on misconduct, TUPE, and restructures, and includes training clients and supporting business development.

The firm values innovation, collaboration and growth, with a competitive salary and bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and pension.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years PQE in employment law and admitted to practice in England & Wales.
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advise on misconduct, sickness absence, grievances, TUPE, and restructures.
• Conduct Employment Tribunal litigation up to hearing stage.
• Draft and negotiate Settlement Agreements.
• Provide advice on industrial relations and strike action.
• Deliver training sessions to clients on employment topics.
• Support partners on complex matters and contribute to business development.

Skills

PQE 2-5 years

Employment law

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Degree with 2:1 or equivalent

Job description

Top Legal 500 located in the heart of the City are currently seeking an Employment Law Solicitor of 2-5 years PQE.This is your chance to work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.

The Firm:

Leading law firm with an office in Central London as well as in West Yorkshire, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK are specialists in their fields of Litigation, Employment, Property Litigation and Projects.

Responsibilities for this Employment Law Solicitor role:

• Manage day-to-day caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Advise on misconduct, sickness absence, grievances, TUPE, and restructures
• Conduct Employment Tribunal litigation up to hearing stage
• Draft and negotiate Settlement Agreements
• Provide advice on industrial relations and strike action
• Deliver training sessions to clients on employment topics
• Support partners on complex matters and contribute to business development

Desirable experience for this Employment Law Solicitor role:

• Knowledge of Pensions law and data protection
• Experience conducting investigations on behalf of clients

Person specification for this Employment Law Solicitor role:

• 2-5 years PQE an an Employment lawyer and admitted to practice within England & Wales
• Academic background with 2:1 at degree level or equivalent
• Highly focused
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines

Benefits for this Employment Law Solicitor role:

• Competitive salary to be discussed at interview plus a bonus structure
• 25 days holiday
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Auto enrolment pension