Employment Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Portsmouth is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join their collaborative team, primarily dealing with a mix of contentious and non-contentious work. The ideal candidate will have solid expertise in employment law and strong communication skills, willing to engage in business development. This role offers a hybrid working model with flexibility. Interested candidates should submit their CV or call for further discussion.

Qualifications

• Solid relevant technical expertise and intellectual ability.
• Enthusiastic and committed to a career in employment work.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong client and matter management skills.
• Exceptional self-motivation and ability to assume responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Involved in a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious work.
• Act for a variety of leading employers across different sectors.
• Support partners and legal directors in developing junior members.
• Get involved in business development and client networking events.

Skills

Technical expertise in employment law

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Client management skills

Business development involvement

Self-motivation

Job description

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Client:

LAW Absolute

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently working with a highly regarded Legal 100 firm who are looking for an Employment Lawyer on a permanent basis based in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team known for its collaborative culture, top-quality work, and strong presence across the UK.

If you are looking for a large firm with for the “city work without the city” and a great work-life balance, this is the perfect firm for you.

The role on offer is a great opportunity to develop; the prospects for advancement are real. The team provides advice on all areas of employment law and acts for a wide range of national and international clients across the public, private and third sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Involved in a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious work primarily supporting our Employer clients. This will be split between disputes, general advisory work and corporate support work with some client training from time to time
• They act for leading employers in a wide range of sectors, from household-name retail clients to leading NHS, government or third sector organisations. You’ll have a great variety of work and the opportunity to advise in a range of interesting areas
• You will have a direct influence on how you want your experience and expertise to develop and you will be strongly encouraged and supported to get involved in business development work, taking an active role in seminars, webinars and networking events in addition to drafting guidance and articles. Your role will include assisting and supporting the partners and legal directors in developing junior members of the team
• You will also benefit from the support and resources of the larger team based across our other offices, which includes specialist Pensions and Immigration lawyers as part of our business group

What They’re Looking For:

• Solid relevant technical expertise and intellectual ability
• Enthusiastic and committed to a career in employment work
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Relationship-driven and personable Collegiate
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong client and matter management skills
• Willing to be involved in Business Development and contribute to building the client base for the team
• Exceptional self-motivation and ability to assume responsibility for your own matters

Hybrid working, typically with 2-3 days flexible office attendance, according to business need.

PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH A COPY OF YOUR CV IF INTERESTED OR FEEL FREE TO GIVE ME A CALL ON 020 7092 8043 TO DISCUSS FURTHER.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.