Employment Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in South East London is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its growing team. The role involves handling both contentious and non-contentious employment issues, including Tribunal claims and drafting contracts. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years’ PQE in employment law and strong communication skills, contributing to the firm’s reputation for collaborative support and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE in employment law.
• Strong experience in both contentious and non‑contentious work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle Employment Tribunal claims and other employment issues.
• Provide TUPE advice and draft contracts.
• Manage caseloads from instruction to resolution.

Skills

Experience in employment law

Tribunal litigation

Communication skills

Client relations

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Role Overview

Service Care Legal are working with a respected Legal 500 firm in South East London is looking to appoint an experienced Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE to join their established and growing Employment Department. This firm is known for its collaborative, partner‑led approach and strong internal support structure. The role will suit a technically sound and commercially‑minded solicitor looking for a mix of contentious and non‑contentious employment work, with excellent scope for professional development.

The Role

You will be working closely with partners and other senior solicitors on a broad range of matters. The firm acts for both employers and employees, giving you the opportunity to manage diverse and often high‑quality instructions. Matters include:

• Employment Tribunal claims
• Settlement Agreements
• TUPE advice
• Drafting contracts and staff handbooks
• Disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Mediation and early conciliation
• Advising on HR policies and internal investigations

You will be expected to handle your own caseload from instruction through to resolution, with access to support where needed, and to contribute to business development initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in employment law
• Strong experience in both contentious and non‑contentious work
• Confident handling Tribunal litigation independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients and building long‑term relationships
• A proactive, commercial mindset with an interest in developing your practice

Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to me on (phone number removed) or email across an updated CV for review. We welcome referrals which could be worth £250 each so please also bear this in mind.