Employment Lawyer

Pertemps Bond; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their expanding Company & Commercial team. The successful candidate will advise employer clients on diverse employment matters, draft necessary documents, and represent clients in legal proceedings. This position offers competitive salary options, a hybrid working environment, and strong career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Supportive hybrid working environment

Bonus schemes

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare benefits

Social and networking initiatives

Qualifications

• Ideally advising employer clients on employment matters.
• Ability to deliver training, seminars, and legal updates.
• Prior experience in managing a caseload in employment law.

Responsibilities

• Advising employer clients on a variety of employment matters.
• Drafting contracts, handbooks, policies, and agreements.
• Supporting clients through disciplinary procedures and investigations.
• Advising on redundancies, restructures, and settlements.
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunals and courts.
• Contributing to marketing initiatives.

Skills

Strong experience in employment law

Excellent technical knowledge

Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships

Exceptional communication skills

Positive and proactive team player

Job description

Employment Lawyer

Location: Hertford / Hybrid

Department: Company & Commercial

Salary : Competitive (Open for Negotiation)

We are partnering with a well-established regional law firm, with offices across Hertfordshire, Essex, and London, who are looking to appoint an experienced Employment Lawyer to their expanding Company & Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor or CILEX / FILEX-qualified professional to progress their career in a flexible and supportive environment that values professional development, wellbeing, and long-term growth.

The firm is recognised for delivering outstanding client service and fostering a positive workplace culture. They are committed to supporting career development, nurturing talent, and celebrating the achievements of their team members. The Role

You will advise employer clients across a broad spectrum of employment matters, managing a caseload that includes advisory, transactional, and contentious work. Working closely with colleagues across multiple offices, you will provide clear, strategic guidance while ensuring excellent client care.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising employer clients on a variety of employment matters
• Drafting contracts, staff handbooks, policies, and service agreements
• Supporting clients with disciplinary procedures, internal investigations, and employee terminations
• Advising on redundancies, restructures, settlement agreements, and TUPE matters
• Providing employment input on corporate transactions and due diligence
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunals and courts for claims such as unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and discrimination
• Delivering training, seminars, and legal updates
• Supporting business development and contributing to marketing initiatives

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in employment law, ideally advising employer clients
• Excellent technical knowledge with commercial awareness
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Exceptional communication and client service skills
• Positive, proactive, and collaborative team player
• Sound judgement and a risk‑aware approach

What’s on Offer

• Clear, structured career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive hybrid working environment with mentoring, regular feedback, and appraisals
• Bonus schemes for individual and firm-wide performance
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and healthcare benefits
• Social, wellbeing, and networking initiatives across offices

If you are an ambitious employment lawyer seeking a role where you can make an impact, develop your expertise, and thrive in a supportive environment, contact Aaron at Pertemps North London to apply or for more details.