Employment Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 3-8 years' PQE. The role involves advising clients on various employment law issues, handling tribunal claims, and drafting legal documents. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be a team player. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, insurance plans, and a wellness program. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality matters while supporting clients autonomously.

Benefits

Competitive market-rate salary

25 days' annual leave

4x Life Assurance

Permanent Health Insurance

BUPA Medical Insurance

Gymflex membership

Qualifications

• 3-8 years PQE as a Solicitor specialized in Employment Law.
• Experience advising employers on employment issues.
• Practical knowledge of Employment Tribunal processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment law issues.
• Handle Employment Tribunal claims.
• Draft employment contracts and handbooks.

Skills

Advising on employment law issues

Contentious and non-contentious matters handling

Excellent drafting skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Team player with interpersonal skills

IT literate with case management knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 3-8 years' PQE in Employment Law

Strong academic background

Job description

Employment Solicitor — Position Overview

• Advise employer clients on the full spectrum of employment law issues
• Handle contentious and non-contentious matters, including Employment Tribunal claims
• Support corporate transactions with due diligence and TUPE advice
• Draft and review employment contracts, staff handbooks, consultancy agreements, NDAs, and settlement agreements
• Advise on reorganisations, disciplinaries, grievances, and day-to-day HR issues
• Manage cases involving employment status, redundancy, and restrictive covenants
• Provide clear, commercial advice to clients and work autonomously with partner support
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

Requirements of the Employment Solicitor

• Qualified Solicitor with 3-8 years' PQE in Employment Law
• Experience advising employers (experience with senior employees also beneficial)
• Strong academic background and high-quality training
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment work
• Practical knowledge of the Employment Tribunal process
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially minded
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and client relationship focus
• Confident, professional, and discreet in all client dealings
• IT literate with a practical working knowledge of digital tools and case management systems

The Benefits for the Employment Solicitor role

• Competitive market-rate salary
• 25 days' annual leave
• 4x Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• BUPA Medical Insurance & Medicash Cashplan Scheme
• Bluecrest Health Assessment
• Unum Dental Scheme
• Auto-enrolment in the firm's Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme & Introduction Bonus Scheme
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan (after 3 months)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday Purchase option
• Wellbeing Programme
• Gymflex membership

If you're an Employment Solicitor looking to work on high-quality matters within a leading London firm, apply today.

In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003