Employment Solicitor

DK Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK is looking for an Employment Solicitor with 4-5 years' PQE. This role involves managing diverse cases, advising on HR issues, and engaging with clients in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and a proactive mindset, with opportunities for career development. Competitive salary dependent on PQE level.

Benefits

Diverse and high-quality caseload

Direct client exposure

Opportunities for training and business development

Support from senior lawyers

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of PQE in Employment Law required.
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness essential.
• Confident communicator who enjoys client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload in Employment Law.
• Advise on day-to-day HR issues and handle Tribunal matters.
• Draft TUPE/transactional documentation.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Commercial awareness

Confident communication

Deadline management

Proactive mindset

Education

4-5 years' PQE in Employment Law

Job description

Employment Solicitor (4-5+ PQE)

Location: London or Leeds

Salary dependent on PQE Level

Are you ready to take the next step in your Employment Law career? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded legal team known for its work across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

We're looking for a talented Employment Solicitor (4-5 years' PQE) who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong client relationships. You'll manage a varied caseload, advise on day-to-day HR issues, handle Tribunal matters, draft TUPE/transactional documentation, and support clients through restructures and strategic projects. There’s also the chance to develop your own specialism within the wider employment field.

What's in it for you?

• A diverse and high-quality caseload across multiple sectors including affordable housing
• Direct client exposure and the autonomy to run your own matters
• Opportunities to deliver training and get involved in business development
• Support from senior lawyers on complex work as you grow your expertise
• A collaborative, ambitious, and growing national practice

About You

• 4-5 years' PQE in Employment Law
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness
• Confident communicator who enjoys client interaction
• Skilled at managing competing deadlines
• Proactive, detail-focused, and solutions-driven

This is a great fit for someone who wants meaningful responsibility, genuine career development, and the chance to shape their path in a specialist team.

If you're interested in finding out more (in confidence), get in touch and we can discuss whether this could be the right next move for you.