Employment Solicitor (Workplace Investigator)

Pertemps; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Kent is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join as a Workplace Investigator. The role involves conducting independent investigations into complex employment-related matters while delivering clear reports and maintaining fairness in workplace environments. Candidates should have at least 3 years of PQE in employment law or strong HR experience. The firm offers a positive culture, excellent benefits including hybrid working, and a chance to grow in a non-traditional role.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental leave

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE in employment law or strong HR experience.
• Experience handling investigations involving senior personnel is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly and manage sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent investigations into employment-related matters.
• Deliver clear and robust reports with recommendations.
• Maintain fairness and compliance in workplace environments.

Skills

Understanding of employment legislation

Strong investigatory skills

Exceptional drafting skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Qualified Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Job description

Employment Lawyer (Workplace Investigator), Kent, 3+ PQE – A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer who is looking for something a bit different to the usual employment solicitor role! For more information or to apply for this role contact Gemma on 020 7183 8586. JOB REF: 215300709

TITLE: Employment Lawyer (Workplace Investigator)
LOCATION: Kent
PQE: 3+
SALARY: £Dependent on experience

THE ROLE:
A Top 50 law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its growing team as a Workplace Investigator. This unique and specialist role is focused on conducting independent, high-quality investigations into complex and sensitive employment-related matters including disciplinary and grievance issues, discrimination, whistleblowing, and conduct concerns. The successful applicant will play a vital part in maintaining fairness and compliance within complex workplace environments, delivering clear, robust reports and recommendations.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in employment law, or experienced senior HR professionals with strong investigatory backgrounds. You will have a thorough understanding of employment legislation and a practical, solutions-focused mindset. Experience of handling investigations into issues involving senior personnel and multi-layered employment law matters is essential. The ability to remain impartial, communicate clearly and sensitively, and manage competing priorities is key. Exceptional drafting skills are required to produce clear and concise reports. Experience with regulated sectors or public sector investigations would be an advantage.

THE FIRM:
This highly regarded national law firm offers an outstanding platform to grow your career in a non-traditional but highly rewarding role. With a strong reputation across a wide range of legal sectors, the firm offers a positive and inclusive working culture, excellent benefits including hybrid working, private healthcare, enhanced parental leave, generous holiday allowance and more.

TO APPLY:
Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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