Solicitor-Employment Rights

Thompsons Solicitors; Highgate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Lawyer specializing in Employment Rights to manage a full caseload and offer expert advice on various employment matters. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience in litigation, strong organizational skills, and a profound understanding of employment laws. This position offers a dynamic work environment with comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension scheme and additional allowances.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Additional £4,000 car cash allowance

25 days annual leave

5 days additional leave over Christmas

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan (MediCash)

Life assurance

Disability Confident Employer

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Organised sports and social club

Annual travel and parking loans

Financial assistance for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience handling a full caseload, including direct client contact and litigation.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant laws and regulations, particularly within employment rights.
• High capability to evaluate success likelihood and calculate special damages.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on unfair dismissal and discrimination cases.
• Navigate Employment Tribunal and appeal processes effectively.
• Maintain clear verbal and written communication.

Skills

Expert advice and representation

Understanding of employment laws

Strong organization skills

Communication and drafting abilities

Empathy for clients

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Electronic case management systems

Job description

Join our dynamic team in London as a Lawyer specialising in Employment Rights. In this role you’ll manage a full caseload, providing expert advice and representation across a range of employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and representation on unfair dismissal, complex discrimination and other employment matters.
• Navigate Employment Tribunal (ET) and Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) rules, evidence and litigation processes effectively.
• Evaluate the likelihood of success and the value of claims, and calculate special damages and other financial aspects.
• Maintain clear verbal and written communication, including strong drafting and advocacy abilities.
• Work efficiently within tight timelines and organise and manage case files using MS Outlook, Word and electronic case management systems.
• Provide informal guidance to junior staff when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience handling a full caseload, including direct client contact and litigation.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant laws and regulations, particularly within employment rights.
• High capability to evaluate success likelihood and claim value, and to calculate special damages.
• Strong organisation skills with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and electronic case management systems.
• Empathy for clients and ability to maintain positive relationships.
• Collaborative mindset and capacity to work effectively as part of a team.

About Thompsons Solicitors

Thompsons Solicitors was first established in 1921 by founder and leading civil rights lawyer, W. H. Thompson. Driven by a vision to protect and deliver justice for working people, the firm has grown into the most experienced personal injury law firm in the UK, helping injured people secure hundreds of millions of pounds in compensation. Our team of committed specialists has decades of experience in personal injury, workplace accident, road crash, medical negligence, industrial disease and asbestos claims. Fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and accredited by APIL and AvMA, our expertise is recognised by Chambers, Partners and the Legal 500. Thompsons Solicitors is 100 % committed to claimant‑only work, representing injured or mistreated individuals exclusively.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Additional £4,000 car cash allowance in addition to annual salary
• 25 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
• 5 days additional leave over Christmas (Xmas shut down)
• Permanent health insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan (MediCash)
• Life assurance
• Disability Confident Employer
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Organised sports and social club
• Annual travel and parking loans
• Financial assistance for professional development