Employment Lawyer

Four Points Consulting; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Employment Lawyer with over 6 years of PQE to join their collaborative legal team in Reading. The role involves a mix of advisory work and litigation, supporting both employers and employees. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach, with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers. The company offers a hybrid working environment and a range of attractive employee benefits.

Benefits

Birthday leave

Employee Ownership Trust bonus (up to £3,600)

5% matched pension contributions

26 weeks paid maternity leave

6 weeks paid paternity leave

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Life Assurance

Eye tests

Household and lifestyle shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Proven experience in Tribunal and High Court litigation.
• Experience on both sides of employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle a balanced caseload of employee and employer matters.
• Advising on grievance, disciplinary, and performance issues.
• Support litigation in Employment Tribunal and High Court.

Skills

High attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication skills

Client-focused approach

Tools

Microsoft Office

Standard legal software

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Location: Reading (with travel to London and Bristol offices as required)

Experience Level: 6+ years PQE

Job Type: Full-time | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Employment Lawyer at the mid to senior level to join a dynamic and collaborative legal team. The successful candidate will be based in Reading, with occasional work from London and Bristol offices to support cross-office collaboration and exposure to a wider range of clients and legal professionals.

Team Structure

• 13 Employment Lawyers in Reading
• 18 in London
• 2 in Bristol
• Additional teams in Immigration, Pensions, Regulatory, and Corporate spread across locations
• 60+ fee-earners firmwide

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a balanced caseload of both employee and employer matters.
• Advise senior executives, partners, and managers on grievance, disciplinary and performance issues, unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and settlement agreements.
• Support litigation in Employment Tribunal and High Court, including team move disputes.
• Provide employers with strategic advice, policy drafting, reorganisation guidance, TUPE/business transfer support, and day-to-day HR legal advice.
• Act as a mentor and role model to junior lawyers.
• Collaborate with a range of partners and senior fee earners on varied client matters.
• Take ownership of file management and administrative responsibilities in a hands-on, agile environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 6 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Strong experience in claimant, respondent, or both sides of work.
• Proven experience in Tribunal and High Court litigation.
• High attention to detail, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Clear and professional oral and written communication skills.
• Client-focused approach with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office and standard legal software.

Employee Benefits

• Birthday leave
• Employee Ownership Trust bonus (tax-free, up to £3,600)
• 5% matched pension contributions
• 26 weeks paid maternity leave
• 6 weeks paid paternity leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Eye tests
• Household and lifestyle shopping discounts

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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