Lawyer jobs in United Kingdom

Employment Lawyer – Manchester, Cardiff, Leeds or Oxford

One of the leading law firms for Employment Law in the UK is looking to hire a mid-level to senior lawyer to work as part of their global mobility team. The incoming solicitor will be an employment lawyer with significant experience, who ideally will have a track record of advising clients with a global reach.

They will be attuned to the factors around global mobility and will be able to advise on the key legal issues that are arising in an evolving market. The hiring practice is a highly regarded place to work with a strong focus on well-being as well as being one of the key practices for Employment Law.

It is envisaged that this role will be based out of one of their regional hubs in either Manchester, Cardiff, Leeds or Oxford. For a confidential chat about this position please contact Stuart Phillips.

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Legal 500-recognised firm in Chelmsford is looking to recruit an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its respected Employment Law team.

I’m working with a highly respected law firm in the Thames Valley that is looking to grow its Employment team with the addition of a solicitor between 1 and 4 years’ PQE. This is a standout opportunity to join a Tier 1-ranked Employment practice (Legal 500) and work alongside some of the region’s most experienced employment lawyers.

Employment Solicitor – Associate or Senior Associate – Oxford (Hybrid) – Top Tier National Firm

I’m working with a highly ranked national law firm looking to hire an Employment Solicitor at Associate or Senior Associate level for their growing Oxford office. The role sits within a Chambers Band 1 and Legal 500 Tier 1 ranked team, known for providing high-quality employment advice to an impressive client base including PLCs, SMEs, and senior individuals.

The Role: This is a broad advisory and contentious employment law position, working closely with a market-recognised partner who leads the Oxford-based team. You’ll be advising both employers and senior employees on matters including:

• Disciplinary and grievance issues
• Discrimination and whistleblowing
• TUPE and restructuring
• Employment Tribunal claims
• Senior exits and executive advisory work

You’ll be joining a national team of over 40 employment specialists and contributing to a genuinely collaborative, people-focused culture. There’s also strong support for business development and progression, and you’ll be trusted with a high level of client contact from day one.

What They’re Looking For:

• Qualified Solicitor (circa 2+ PQE) with solid experience in employment law
• Strong technical and commercial awareness
• Comfortable managing a varied caseload independently
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills
• A team player who enjoys collaborative working and is open to business development

Why Apply?

• Top-tier team with strong national and regional presence
• Clear career path and regular exposure to high-quality work
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Culture built around respect, inclusion and professional development
• Investors in People Silver Award winner

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their employment practice in a high-performing but down-to-earth environment, with great support, flexibility, and room to grow. Interested in finding out more? Get in touch for a confidential chat.

Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for your next career move? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top-ranked employment, pensions, and immigration team within a leading regional law firm. With high-profile clients and a growing caseload of complex employment matters, this role is ideal for an ambitious solicitor ready to take their career to the next level.

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