About this role
Employment Law Solicitor | London
Join a specialist employment law team that combines complex tribunal litigation, strategic advisory work, and long‑term client partnerships, giving solicitors meaningful exposure across the full spectrum of employment law.
The Work You'll Lead
This is a hands‑on role with autonomy, variety and clear progression potential:
- Run a mixed caseload independently, spanning unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy, TUPE, breach of contract, restrictive covenants and negotiated exits.
- Advise both employers and employees on day‑to‑day HR issues, risk management and proactive dispute avoidance.
- Lead Employment Tribunal matters from start to finish, preparing pleadings, statements and schedules, and representing clients at hearings, mediations and ACAS processes.
- Draft and refine key employment documentation, including contracts, policies and settlement agreements.
- Option to mentor junior colleagues, develop leadership capability and help shape the team's future.
Who You'll Work With
Your client base includes:
- Senior executives and founders seeking high‑stakes strategic advice.
- HR and leadership teams requiring practical, commercially‑aligned solutions.
- Established organisations across multiple sectors, offering a balance of contentious and advisory matters.
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor with 1-4 years' PQE specialising in employment law.
- Strong experience running Employment Tribunal matters from inception to conclusion.
- Excellent technical knowledge across discrimination, unfair dismissal and contractual claims.
- Confident drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail.
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Contract Type
Permanent
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Specialism
Legal
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Working pattern
Full Time
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Job ref
BBBH137601
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Expiry date
22 March 2026
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