Employment Solicitor

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in London is looking for a qualified Employment Lawyer. The role involves providing legal advice on key employment law areas such as discrimination and redundancy. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach. Benefits include a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

28 days of annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Clear opportunities for career progression and personal development

Qualifications

• Qualified Employment Lawyer with experience in restrictive covenants, unfair dismissal, and discrimination.
• Ability to advise, draft settlement agreements, and maintain confidentiality.
• Successful at meeting financial targets and communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle client matters efficiently and keep clients updated.
• Advise on and draft settlement agreements.
• Ensure compliance with SRA and Law Society requirements.

Skills

Proven experience delivering sound legal advice

Strong client care and communication skills

Proactive and results-driven approach

Ability to manage a varied caseload

Strong work ethic

Job description

My client is a regional, legal 500 law firm looking for a qualified Employment Lawyer to join their team. The successful candidate will have a strong grounding in key areas of employment law, including:

• Restrictive covenants
• Unfair dismissal
• Discrimination
• Redundancy
• Whistleblowing
• TUPE

Key Responsibilities

• Handle client matters efficiently, ensuring progress is maintained and clients are regularly updated on case developments and associated costs.
• Advise on and draft settlement agreements with a confident and practical approach.
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and security concerning all firm and client documentation and information.
• Meet agreed financial targets, including fee income and chargeable hours.
• Liaise effectively with the credit control team to support financial objectives.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues across the firm.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with external organisations and institutions.
• Take responsibility for your own professional growth and development.
• Ensure compliance with the training and professional development requirements of the SRA and Law Society.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience delivering sound, commercially focused legal advice.
• Strong client care and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships.
• A proactive and results‑driven approach, with the ability to manage a varied caseload independently and meet deadlines.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

This is a long‑term career opportunity with excellent prospects for progression for the right individual.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package
• 28 days of annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Clear opportunities for career progression and personal development