Employment Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Sevenoaks is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor with 4+ PQE to join its Employment team. The role involves handling a diverse caseload, primarily focused on respondent matters for commercial clients. Candidates should demonstrate strong respondent experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive business development approach. The firm offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working up to three days a week

Supportive leadership interested in professional development

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Employment Law ideally gained in private practice.
• Able to run matters independently with minimal supervision.
• Previous supervisory or mentoring experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of high-quality employment work primarily focused on respondent matters.
• Work on unfair and wrongful dismissal cases, redundancy and restructuring.
• Provide corporate support and handle TUPE matters.

Skills

Strong respondent experience with commercial clients

Excellent client care and communication skills

Team player with a flexible and collaborative attitude

Education

4+ years PQE in Employment Law

Job description

Employment Solicitor | 4+ PQE | Sevenoaks, Kent

Legal 500 Firm | Flexible Hybrid Working | Genuine Career Progression

A leading, Legal 500 firm with a modern, forward-thinking culture is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Employment team, based in Sevenoaks. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and technically strong lawyer looking to work on high-quality respondent-based matters, with a clear path for career progression and involvement in the future growth of the department.

The Firm:

This well-established firm is deeply embedded in the London and South East legal markets and continues to grow year-on-year. Known for its commercial focus, collaborative culture, and top-tier client service, the practice has built a stellar reputation across multiple practice areas, including Employment Law.

You’ll be part of a supportive, collegiate team that genuinely values its people. The firm actively promotes work/life balance and offers hybrid working up to three days from home, as well as the chance to contribute to the wider strategic development of the firm.

The Role:

You’ll handle a varied caseload of high-quality employment work, primarily focused on respondent matters for the firm’s commercial client base. Matters include:

• Unfair and wrongful dismissal
• Redundancy and restructuring
• Corporate support and TUPE
• Discrimination, bullying and harassment
• Restrictive covenants and contractual disputes
• General advisory and day-to-day HR/employment issues

While immigration experience would be advantageous, it’s not essential.

About You:

• 4+ years PQE with solid experience in Employment Law (ideally gained in private practice)
• Strong respondent experience with commercial clients
• Able to run matters independently with minimal supervision
• Previous supervisory or mentoring experience is desirable
• Commercially minded with a proactive, business development-focused approach
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• A team player with a flexible and collaborative attitude
• Ambition to contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the department

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working up to three days a week
• Supportive leadership with a genuine interest in your development
• The opportunity to join a Chambers-ranked team and work on complex, engaging matters
• A clear and achievable path for progression

Apply now to join a progressive and growing practice where your contribution will be recognised, and your career genuinely nurtured.