Employment Solicitor

Douglas Scott Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd. is seeking a Junior Employment Solicitor for its boutique West End London office. This role targets recently qualified solicitors or junior associates seeking high-quality work, direct client contact, and substantial responsibility within a partner‑led environment.

You will handle a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters for a diverse client base, with opportunities for early exposure to complex issues and long-term progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with up to 3 years' PQE (NQs with a strong employment seat are encouraged to apply).
• Strong drafting skills and commercial acumen are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Client-focused, proactive and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers and employees on a wide range of employment matters (contentious and non-contentious).
• Manage and assist with Employment Tribunal litigation from start to finish.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, service agreements and settlement agreements.
• Assist with TUPE, disciplinary, grievance, redundancies and whistleblowing matters.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Education

England & Wales Qualified Solicitor (up to 3 PQE)

Job description

Junior Employment Solicitor

Boutique West End London Firm

1- 3 PQE

Legal 500, Chambers Ranked Team

A highly regarded boutique law firm in London's West End is seeking a Junior Employment Solicitor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified solicitor or junior associate looking to build their career within a collaborative, partner-led environment that offers high-quality work, genuine responsibility and excellent long-term progression.

The successful candidate will advise both employers and employees across a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to an exceptionally varied caseload, working with a diverse client base that includes businesses, senior executives, high-net-worth individuals and trade unions.

Working closely with experienced partners, you will benefit from direct client contact, early responsibility and involvement in complex, high-profile matters.

The Role

• Advising both claimant and respondent clients on a wide range of employment law matters.
• Acting for senior executives on complex and high-value employment issues, including exits, settlement agreements, discrimination and whistleblowing claims.
• Managing and assisting with Employment Tribunal litigation from inception through to final hearing.
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, service agreements and settlement agreements.
• Advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancies, discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal matters.
• Supporting corporate transactions with employment-related due diligence and TUPE advice.
• Assisting with trade union matters and developing experience within this specialist area.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with up to 3 years' PQE (NQs with a strong employment seat are encouraged to apply).
• Solid grounding in employment law with experience gained at a reputable firm.
• Strong technical ability and excellent drafting skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive and client-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keen to develop within a boutique practice offering genuine long-term career prospects.

This role offers a breadth of exposure that is rarely found at this level, all within a supportive team that combines the quality of work with the close-knit culture of a boutique practice. Work in the Team of a Legal 500 and Chambers Recognised Partner.