Employment Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a respected Employment Law team in London. The role requires 3-8 years of PQE in Employment Law and offers a competitive salary alongside benefits like 25 days of annual leave, health insurance, and a bonus scheme. You will advise clients on various employment law issues, draft agreements, and manage cases from tribunals. Candidates should have strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

BUPA Medical Insurance

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Wellbeing Programme

Gymflex membership

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of PQE in Employment Law is required.
• Experience advising employers is necessary.
• Good drafting and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a spectrum of employment law issues.
• Handle contentious employment matters.
• Draft and review employment documents.

Skills

Client relationship management

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 3–8 years’ PQE in Employment Law

Strong academic background

Tools

Case management systems

Digital tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded Employment Law team in London. The role offers a competitive market-rate salary, 25 days’ annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package including BUPA Medical Insurance, Life Assurance (4x salary), Pension Scheme, Bonus Scheme, and Wellbeing & Gymflex programmes.

About the Firm:

My client is a well-established, Legal 500-recognised firm with a leading Employment department that advises a wide range of commercial and private clients. The team combines technical expertise with a commercial and pragmatic approach, offering both contentious and non-contentious advice at the highest level.

Employment Solicitor — Position Overview:

• Advise employer clients on the full spectrum of employment law issues
• Handle contentious and non-contentious matters, including Employment Tribunal claims
• Support corporate transactions with due diligence and TUPE advice
• Draft and review employment contracts, staff handbooks, consultancy agreements, NDAs, and settlement agreements
• Advise on reorganisations, disciplinaries, grievances, and day-to-day HR issues
• Manage cases involving employment status, redundancy, and restrictive covenants
• Provide clear, commercial advice to clients and work autonomously with partner support
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

Requirements of the Employment Solicitor:

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–8 years’ PQE in Employment Law
• Experience advising employers (experience with senior employees also beneficial)
• Strong academic background and high-quality training
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment work
• Practical knowledge of the Employment Tribunal process
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially minded
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and client relationship focus
• Confident, professional, and discreet in all client dealings
• IT literate with a practical working knowledge of digital tools and case management systems

The Benefits for the Employment Solicitor role:

• Competitive market-rate salary
• 25 days’ annual leave
• 4x Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• BUPA Medical Insurance & Medicash Cashplan Scheme
• Bluecrest Health Assessment
• Unum Dental Scheme
• Auto-enrolment in the firm’s Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme & Introduction Bonus Scheme
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan (after 3 months)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday Purchase option
• Wellbeing Programme
• Gymflex membership