Employment Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in London is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their established team. The role involves advising clients on employment law issues, managing tribunal claims, and drafting contracts. Ideal candidates will have 3–8 years' PQE in Employment Law and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive market-rate salary

25 days’ annual leave

BUPA Medical Insurance

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Pension Scheme

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Wellbeing Programme

Gymflex membership

Qualifications

• 3–8 years’ PQE in Employment Law required.
• Experience advising employers essential.
• Practical knowledge of the Employment Tribunal process.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Employment law advice

Contentious and non-contentious work

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 3–8 years’ PQE

Strong academic background

Tools

Digital tools and case management systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded Employment Law team in London.

The role offers a competitive market-rate salary, 25 days’ annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package including BUPA Medical Insurance, Life Assurance (4x salary), Pension Scheme, Bonus Scheme, and Wellbeing & Gymflex programmes.

About the Firm

My client is a well-established, Legal 500-recognised firm with a leading Employment department that advises a wide range of commercial and private clients. The team combines technical expertise with a commercial and pragmatic approach, offering both contentious and non-contentious advice at the highest level.

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

• 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

Benefits

• 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