Solicitor - Employment Law Specialist

COVENT GARDEN RECRUITMENT; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established industry regulator in London seeks a qualified Solicitor with solid employment law experience. This non-litigious role involves advising members on legal matters, reviewing contracts, and supporting compliance efforts. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and a friendly team environment. Ideal for those passionate about advisory roles in a dynamic legal setting.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in employment law and relevant legislation.
• Ability to provide legal advice in a non-litigious environment.
• Experience updating legal documents and advising on compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employment law and recruitment-related legislation.
• Act as a reference for Legal Advisors.
• Review contracts and legal documents for members.
• Support the compliance team with legal advice.
• Update the model document library.

Skills

Employment law experience

GDPR knowledge

Agency Workers Regulations knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor with completed training contract

Job description

Our client is a well-established membership body and industry regulator who provide, amongst other services, legal advice to over 3000 UK clients. We are looking for a qualified Solicitor with solid employment law experience to join their legal team.

Responsibilities for this role will include –

• Providing advice to members on employment law, recruitment specific legislation and data protection.
• Acting as a point of reference for a small team of Legal Advisors.
• Reviewing contracts and legal documents for members.
• Supporting the in-house compliance team with legal advice.
• Updating the model document library.

The successful applicant will be a fully qualified solicitor who has completed their training contract. We are particularly interested in speaking to candidates who specialised in Employment Law, GDPR and Agency Workers Regulations.
This would be an excellent opportunity for anyone who enjoys working in an advisory capacity and is looking for a non-litigious role. You’ll have the opportunity to guide some major UK based employers and ensure that best practice standards are adhered to. Our client works from new central London offices, but provide flexible, hybrid working arrangements, and a friendly, supportive team.

To apply, please send your CV to Covent Garden Recruitment.
Covent Garden Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to extremely high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.