Employment Solicitor

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

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an Employment Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) to join their respected team. The role involves advising clients, managing Employment Tribunal cases, and drafting legal documents. Candidates should have strong communication and client care skills, along with a proactive attitude. The firm offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and structured career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Mentoring from respected Employment specialists

Clear pathways for career progression

Qualifications

• NQ-2 years' PQE with experience in Employment law.
• Strong drafting, communication, and client care skills.
• A proactive, commercial mindset and genuine enthusiasm for employment work.

Responsibilities

• Handle Employment Tribunal cases.
• Provide HR advisory work including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Draft contracts, policies, and handbooks.
• Support TUPE and corporate matters.
• Conduct employment law training and policy reviews.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Excellent communication skills

Client care skills

Proactive mindset

Enthusiasm for employment work

Education

NQ-2 years' PQE in Employment law

Job description

Employment Solicitor | NQ-2 PQE | Tunbridge Wells, Kent

You've worked hard to build your foundation in employment law, now it's time to take that next step. This is your chance to join one of the South East's most respected Employment teams, where you'll handle quality work, learn from leading lawyers, and grow your reputation in a firm that truly invests in its people.

The Firm

This Top 200 firm is known for its strong roots in the South East and forward-thinking approach. With Legal 500 rankings across multiple departments, they’ve built their reputation by combining technical excellence with a down-to-earth, commercial mindset. Colleagues describe the culture as ambitious yet supportive, a place where your voice is heard, your work matters, and your career has room to thrive.

The Role

Joining a dynamic and growing Employment team, you’ll work alongside a highly regarded Partner who is passionate about mentoring and helping junior solicitors progress. You’ll advise both employers and employees across a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, including:

• Employment Tribunal cases
• HR advisory work (disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies)
• Drafting contracts, policies, and handbooks
• TUPE and corporate support work
• Employment law training and policy reviews

You’ll have direct client contact early on and the autonomy to build lasting relationships, with the guidance and support you need to refine your expertise.

What You’ll Bring

• NQ-2 years' PQE with experience in Employment law
• Strong drafting, communication, and client care skills
• A proactive, commercial mindset and genuine enthusiasm for employment work
• The confidence to grow your own profile and support the wider team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Exposure to high-quality work and high-profile clients
• Mentoring from respected Employment specialists
• Clear, structured pathways for career progression

If you’re ready to build your career with a firm that will challenge, support, and champion you from day one, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch for a confidential chat.