Employment Lawyer

Vincere; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Structured training

Career-focused environment

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking an Employment Lawyer in the Tonbridge area to join a high-growth employment practice. You will handle a diverse caseload for employers, with opportunities to shape your career and progress in a partner-led environment that values technical excellence and commercial thinking.

The role offers a broad practice across contentious and non-contentious matters, with exposure to multiple sectors and a supportive culture focused on career development and client

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• Experience in Employment Law (all PQE levels considered)
• Strong knowledge of Employment Tribunal procedure, HR advisory work, and employment contracts/policies
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to provide commercial, pragmatic legal advice
• Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on day-to-day HR and employment law issues
• Handle Employment Tribunal litigation including discrimination, unfair dismissal, whistleblowing
• Draft and negotiate settlement agreements, contracts, and workplace policies
• Support corporate teams with employment aspects of transactions (TUPE, due diligence)
• Provide strategic and commercial HR advisory support
• Work across sectors including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, education, healthcare
• Deliver clear, pragmatic and solutions-focused legal advice
• Support business development and client growth initiatives

Skills

Qualified Solicitor (E&W)

Employment Law experience

Tribunal procedure knowledge

HR advisory work

Employment contracts & policies

Drafting and negotiation

Commercial/ pragmatic advice

Client relationship skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Employment Lawyer

Salary: £55,000 – £85,000 + Benefits

Location: Tonbridge Area

High Growth Team with Clear Progression Path

Are you an Employment Lawyer looking to join a growing, highly respected team where you can shape your career, develop your expertise, and work on a diverse and interesting caseload? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-regarded Employment practice advising a broad range of clients across multiple sectors.

Our client is expanding its Employment team and is seeking lawyers at all levels of PQE, offering a rare opportunity to grow within a supportive, partner-led environment that values technical excellence, commercial thinking, and long-term development.

The Role: Broad, Commercial Employment Law Practice

As an Employment Lawyer, you will work across a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, primarily acting for employers while also handling complex employee claims.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising employers on day-to-day HR and employment law issues
• Handling Employment Tribunal litigation, including discrimination, unfair dismissal, and whistleblowing claims
• Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements, contracts, and workplace policies
• Supporting corporate teams with employment aspects of transactions (TUPE, due diligence, etc.)
• Providing strategic and commercial HR advisory support
• Working across sectors including:
  • Agriculture
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Healthcare
• Delivering clear, pragmatic, and solutions-focused legal advice
• Supporting business development, networking, and client growth initiatives

Team & Environment

You will join a highly regarded Employment team led by an experienced and respected Partner, known for its strong client relationships and commercial approach.

The team offers:

• A collaborative and supportive culture
• Exposure to a diverse range of sectors and clients (public, private, and not-for-profit)
• Strong emphasis on technical development and career progression
• Opportunities to work closely with senior lawyers on complex matters

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• Experience in Employment Law (all PQE levels considered)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Employment Tribunal procedure
  • HR advisory work
  • Employment contracts and policies
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to provide commercial, pragmatic legal advice
• Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills

Desirable:

• Experience in corporate support work (TUPE, transactions, etc.)
• Exposure to both claimant and respondent work
• Interest in business development and networking

Personal attributes:

• Proactive and commercially minded
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach
• Confident working with a wide range of clients and sectors
• Passion for delivering high-quality client service

Career Progression

• Clear opportunities for promotion and development at all levels of PQE
• Exposure to high-quality, varied employment work from day one
• Strong support from senior lawyers and leadership team
• Opportunity to build a strong personal client portfolio
• Active involvement in business development and firm growth

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 – £85,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Structured training and professional development programme
• Supportive, friendly and career-focused environment

Location & Working Arrangements

• Tonbridge area office
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Full-time role, with openness to flexible arrangements

Next Steps

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: [e-mail]

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.