Employment Lawyer - 5+ - Southampton

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Employment Lawyer with over 5 years of PQE to join their award-winning team in Southampton. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of employment matters, including complex litigation and corporate advisory work. With a strong focus on client relationships and mentorship, this position promises genuine career progression and the opportunity to collaborate with some of the leading experts in the field. Enjoy a competitive salary and a flexible, inclusive working culture that values work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working culture

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in employment law with strong technical expertise.
• Excellent client handling and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Handle complex Employment Tribunal litigation and support corporate transactions.

Skills

Employment Law

Client Handling

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Employment Lawyer - 5+PQE
Southampton (hybrid working)
Up to £100,000 DOE
Top Tier, award-winning and highly regarded

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (5+ years' PQE) to join its award-winning Employment team in Southampton. Known for its outstanding client service and collaborative culture, the firm offers access to top-tier work, genuine career progression opportunities, and the chance to work alongside some of the UK's leading employment lawyers.

The Opportunity
You will work as part of a highly respected team advising a diverse client base, including household-name corporates, FTSE companies, and public sector bodies. The role will involve:

• Advising on a full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Handling complex Employment Tribunal litigation
• Supporting corporate transactions with employment-related advice
• Advising on senior exits, TUPE, restructures, and large-scale redundancy exercises
• Delivering training to clients and assisting with business development initiatives

You will have the opportunity to take a leading role in client relationships, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in employment law
• Strong technical expertise across both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Excellent client handling, communication, and negotiation skills
• Commercially astute with a proactive approach to client development
• Team player keen to mentor junior solicitors and trainees

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Exposure to market-leading work for major national and international clients
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the most highly regarded employment lawyers in the country
• Structured career development with clear pathways to progression
• A flexible and inclusive working culture that genuinely supports work-life balance

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior employment solicitor to join one of the UK's most respected employment practices in Southampton and take their career to the next level.

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott for more information on 07584 104790.