Employment Lawyer - 3+ PQE - Southampton

Henderson Scott Limited; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is looking for an Employment Solicitor with over 3 years’ PQE to join its highly regarded Employment team in Southampton. The role includes advising a diverse client base on employment tribunal litigation, business restructures, and providing general HR support. This position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus & benefits

Excellent training and mentoring

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive culture with focus on development

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in employment law.
• Experience with employment tribunal litigation and advisory matters.
• Confidence in building relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Conduct employment tribunal litigation including advocacy.
• Support on HR strategy and business restructures.

Skills

Strong experience across contentious and advisory matters

Excellent communication and drafting skills

Commercial, pragmatic approach to problem-solving

Proactive in business development

Team player who enjoys working collaboratively

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Employment Solicitor - 3+ PQE
Southampton (Hybrid Working - 2-3 Days in Office)
Competitive Salary + Bonus & Benefits
Top Tier Employment Team | Legal 500 & Chambers Ranked

A leading national law firm is looking to appoint an ambitious Employment Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Employment team in Southampton. This is a rare opportunity to take on a broad and interesting caseload with genuine prospects for progression, working within a supportive, collaborative, and consistently top-ranked team.

The Firm
With a reputation for legal excellence across the public, private, and third sectors, this firm offers a stable, values-led environment where career growth and work-life balance go hand in hand. The Employment team is nationally recognised and known for its technical strength, commerciality, and close client relationships.

The Role
You'll advise a diverse client base including household-name corporates, NHS Trusts, local authorities, and charities, across a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters. Your work will include:
* Employment tribunal litigation (including advocacy)
* General advisory and day-to-day HR support
* Business restructures, redundancies and TUPE
* Corporate support on transactions
* Client training and HR strategy input
* Contributing to legal updates, client briefings, and seminars

You'll work closely with senior lawyers and also be encouraged to take a leading role in business development, thought leadership, and mentoring junior team members.

What We're Looking For
* Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years' PQE in employment law
* Strong experience across contentious and advisory matters
* Excellent communication and drafting skills
* A commercial, pragmatic approach to problem-solving
* Confident in building relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
* Proactive in business development, networking, and marketing initiatives
* A team player who enjoys working collaboratively across a wider group

Why Apply?
* Join a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked Employment team with real influence in the region
* Hybrid working model - typically 2-3 days in office with flexibility
* Excellent training and mentoring from senior lawyers
* Opportunities to build a long-term career and progress into senior roles
* Supportive and inclusive culture with a strong focus on development

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott on 07584 104790.