Senior Employment Solicitor

LJRecruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

LJRecruitment is recruiting for a growing Legal500 law firm to hire a Senior Employment Solicitor. The role focuses on contentious employment matters, particularly discrimination and equality issues, serving a diverse client base across sectors.

This flexible, part-time position is fully remote with optional occasional attendance in Central London, 3–4 days per week, ASAP start, and ample opportunity for long-term career development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' PQE, ideally from a reputable regional or London firm.
• Strong contentious employment experience.
• Experience drafting and responding to Employment Tribunal claims.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious employment matters for diverse clients.
• Draft and respond to Employment Tribunal claims.
• Prepare witness statements and manage disclosure.
• Advise and liaise directly with clients.
• Contribute to business development activities.

Skills

8+ years PQE

Contentious employment

Client liaison

Tribunal drafting

Job description

Senior Employment Solicitor – 8+ PQE

Salary: Competitive

Location: Fully Remote, with optional occasional office attendance in Central London

Hours: Part-time, flexible (3–4 days per week)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

A growing and forward-thinking Legal500 law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its busy team.

The role focuses primarily on contentious employment matters, particularly discrimination and equality issues. The successful candidate will advise a diverse client base, including senior executives and commercial clients across sectors such as transport, marketing and technology.

About You

• 8+ years' PQE, ideally gained within a reputable regional or London firm.
• Strong contentious employment experience.
• Experience drafting and responding to Employment Tribunal claims.
• Experience preparing witness statements and managing disclosure.
• Confident advising and liaising directly with clients.
• Advocacy experience desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Able to work independently and remotely while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable contributing to business development activities.

What’s on Offer

• Fully remote working with optional occasional London office attendance.
• Flexible part-time hours, 3–4 days per week.
• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive employment team.
• High-quality work and a varied client base.
• Excellent opportunity for long-term career development.