Employment Lawyer

Pertemps; North Hertfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their expanding Company & Commercial team in a hybrid working environment. This role involves advising employer clients on various employment matters, managing a diverse caseload, and representing clients in tribunals. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in employment law, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to client service.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working environment

Bonus schemes

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in employment law, ideally advising employer clients.
• Excellent technical knowledge with commercial awareness.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise employer clients on various employment matters.
• Draft contracts, handbooks, policies, and service agreements.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunals for claims.

Skills

Employment law experience

Client relationship management

Exceptional communication skills

Commercial awareness

Collaborative 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.