Employment Solicitor (Employee Rights)

Reed; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Access to high-profile cases

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Employment Solicitor (Employee Rights) to handle a range of employee-side cases from a well-established firm in the South East. The role involves advising on unfair dismissals, discrimination, contracts, and wage disputes, with representation in negotiations and tribunals.

You will draft documents, stay current with employment laws, and work closely with teammates to provide robust client service and strategic case handling.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in the UK with at least 2 years PQE in employment law.
• Strong experience and focus on employee-side cases.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation in employment law matters focused on employee rights.
• Handle unfair dismissals, discrimination, contracts, and wage disputes.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations and tribunal hearings.
• Draft and review employment documents and policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and regulations.
• Collaborate with the legal team for cohesive client handling.
• Participate in client meetings and consultations.

Skills

PQE 2+ years

Employee-side cases

Negotiation

Communication

Independent & team work

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in the UK

Job description

Employment Solicitor (Employee Rights)

• Location: Surrey, South East
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Circa £60,000-£80,000 (DOE)

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide legal advice and representation in employment law matters, focusing on employee rights.
• Handle cases involving unfair dismissals, discrimination, employment contracts, and wage disputes.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and tribunal hearings.
• Draft and review employment documents and policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and regulations.
• Collaborate with other members of the legal team to ensure a cohesive approach to client cases.
• Participate in client meetings and legal consultations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor in the UK with at least 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law.
• Strong experience and focus on employee-side cases.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high legal ethical standards and professionalism.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive work environment in a well-established firm.
• Access to high-profile cases and clients.