Employment Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in London seeks a high-quality Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 6 months PQE. This role involves a diverse workload, including advising on grievance matters, unfair dismissal, and more, within a supportive and collaborative environment. The firm is recognized for its excellence and offers significant responsibility and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months’ post-qualification experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency in handling sensitive documents.

Responsibilities

• Handle employee and employer work including grievance and disciplinary matters.
• Provide day-to-day advice, contracts, and policies.
• Manage workload independently with a hands-on approach.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Client care

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Employment Solicitor, London (City of London)

Client: Ortus Group

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

Job Description:

PQE Required: 6 months upwards

The law firm

Ortus Group is working with a growing commercial law firm to attract a high-quality and ambitious employment solicitor. This firm is highly rated in both Chambers and The Legal 500 directories of leading UK law firms and provides advice across the UK and internationally. The Employment practice is recognized as one of the leading employment teams in the country, with work quality rivalling some of the biggest names in the city. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, dynamic law firm with a collegiate and supportive culture.

Overview of Role

The firm operates with a collegiate one-firm policy, with lawyers in different offices often collaborating on client matters. There are 18 employment lawyers in London and over 30 across all offices.

The successful candidate will handle a balanced workload of employee and employer work, including advice on grievance and disciplinary matters, performance management, unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing issues, litigation assistance, and settlement agreements. Employer clients include well-known brands in tech, retail, pharma, and financial services. Work includes day-to-day advice, contracts, policies, strategic issues, reorganizations, and business transfers. The firm fosters responsibility and autonomy, with regular performance and career discussions. Lawyers are expected to manage their workload independently, taking a hands-on approach.

Role Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to multi-task and handle sensitive documents
• Proactive attitude with a desire to learn and grow
• Strong communication skills, professional and clear
• Excellent client care
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective expectation management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software
• Minimum of six months’ post-qualification experience