Employment Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Limited; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed multi-office law firm in Kent is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join their ambitious team. The role involves advising on a full spectrum of employment law matters including contentious and non-contentious work, managing litigation, and drafting documentation. This position offers flexible working conditions and genuine opportunities for career advancement within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career progression

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Ability to advise on discrimination, dismissal and workplace disputes.
• Strong negotiation and draft skills regarding employment contracts.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of employment law including discrimination, dismissal, redundancy, and contracts.
• Manage employment litigation and represent clients at tribunals.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts and settlement agreements.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Litigation management

Client representation

Contract drafting

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, quoting Role Ref: GL (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 (Employment Solicitor - Kent).