Employment Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Ltd.; Dartford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Dartford is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join its growing team. This position offers the chance to work on a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in employment law, client representation, and drafting contracts. A supportive culture with flexible working and genuine opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in employment law, handling both contentious and non-contentious cases.
• Ability to represent clients at tribunals and hearings.
• Proficient in drafting contracts and settlement agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise on aspects of employment law including discrimination and dismissal.
• Manage employment litigation and client representation.
• Draft and negotiate employment-related documentation.

Skills

Employment law

Client representation

Contracts drafting

Risk management

Job description

EMPLOYMENT SOLICITOR ROLE – BRILLANT FIRM – KENT – Supportive culture with flexible working and clear progression.

Employment Solicitor – Kent

A fantastic multi office law firm in Kent is looking to appoint an Employment Solicitor to join its growing and ambitious team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants high quality work, genuine progression and the chance to work closely with a recognised leader in the employment field.

The firm handles a full mix of employment matters and you will work across both contentious and non contentious work. This includes tribunal matters, advisory work, drafting and negotiating, corporate support and a wide range of claimant and respondent instructions.

Reasons to join

• Work alongside a highly regarded employment specialist who is known for excellent client care and technical strength
• Join a growing team with real investment and the chance to progress quickly
• Access to quality work across both contentious and non-contentious areas
• Supportive culture with flexible working and a focus on work life balance
• Genuine opportunities for career development within a stable and ambitious firm

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of employment law including discrimination, dismissal, redundancy, TUPE, contracts, and workplace disputes.
• Manage employment litigation and represent clients at tribunals and hearings.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts, settlement agreements, and related documentation.
• Support employer clients with HR policies, compliance, and risk management.
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives.

Apply below or contact Gemma at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible on 01275 463 111, quoting Role Ref: GL 133366 (Employment Solicitor – Kent).

Austen Lloyd is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally. Please note our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we would be happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills needed to perform the role Ref: GL 133366 (Employment Solicitor – Kent).