Solicitor

LR Legal Recruitment; Bromley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LR Legal Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Employment Lawyer for a Legal 500 firm with a strong regional presence in SE London, Kent and London. The role suits a solicitor (NQ upwards) with experience in both respondent and claimant matters and a genuine passion for business development. Hybrid working with competitive benefits is offered.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, drive cross-referrals, and contribute to the department’s strategy in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with seat in employment law (private practice preferred).
• Experience handling both respondent and claimant matters.
• Passion for business development and client relationship building.
• Confidence advising on complex matters independently.
• Commercial awareness and excellent client care skills.
• Immigration experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of employment law matters.
• Advise on both respondent and claimant matters.
• Drive initiatives aligned with business development goals.
• Support marketing and networking activity.
• Collaborate across departments to generate cross-referrals.

Skills

Employment law

Business development

Client relationship

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Employment Lawyer | NQ upwards, open to PQE | £42–75k DOE | Hybrid + Benefits & Incentives | SE London/Kent

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Employment Lawyer looking to take the next step in their career with a forward-thinking, prestigious Legal 500 firm.

With a strong reputation across SE London, Kent and London, this growing firm is seeking an Employment Lawyer with a solid background in employment law to join its highly regarded Employment Department. The team advises on a broad spectrum of employment law issues and is central to the firm’s continued expansion, with clear ambitions for Legal 200 recognition.

This role is ideal for a solicitor (open in terms of level), experienced in handling both respondent and claimant matters, and with a genuine passion for business development.

Why This Role Stands Out

Strategic Growth Opportunity

This is a key hire as part of the firm’s long-term growth plans. You will play an important role in strengthening the employment law offering and developing new work streams.

High-Quality Work

You will manage a varied caseload of respondent and claimant matters, including corporate support, redundancies, restructures, tribunal claims and day-to-day advisory work. Exposure to both respondent and claimant matters is essential, and confidence across the full spectrum of employment law will be highly valued.

Real Emphasis on Growth

The firm is looking for someone with a clear passion for business development—someone who enjoys networking, building relationships and spotting opportunities. Your passion for business development will be encouraged and supported, and you will have the autonomy to contribute to the department’s strategy.

Collaborative Culture

Join a collegiate team where excellence in employment law, collaboration and commercial thinking is genuinely recognised.

What They Are Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, if an NQ you must have completed a seat in employment law (private practice preferred)
• Strong technical experience handling respondent and claimant matters
• A demonstrable passion for business development and client relationship building
• Confidence advising on complex respondent and claimant matters independently
• Commercial awareness and excellent client care skills
• Immigration experience advantageous but not essential

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a busy caseload of employment law matters
• Advising on both respondent and claimant matters
• Driving initiatives aligned with your passion for business development
• Supporting marketing and networking activity
• Collaborating across departments to generate cross-referrals

If you are an ambitious Employment Lawyer with strong employment law expertise, proven experience in respondent and claimant matters, and a genuine passion for business development, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that is truly going places.

The PQE identified in this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more PQE.