Job Description
Employment Lawyer (4+PQE)
Location: South East London & Kent (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
About:
We are working with a well-established and growing law firm with a strong reputation for its Employment practice and a high-quality commercial client base. This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Lawyer to join a collaborative and ambitious team, with scope to play a key role in the continued growth of the department.
The Role:
You will advise a broad range of employer clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, delivering practical, commercially focused advice.
Key responsibilities include:
* Advising on day-to-day employment law issues
* Handling unfair and wrongful dismissal claims
* Supporting on redundancy and restructuring processes
* Drafting and advising on contracts, policies, and procedures
* Advising on restrictive covenants and post-termination matters
* Supporting corporate transactions with employment law input
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships
* Contributing to business development and networking initiatives
What They’re Looking For:
* 4+ years’ PQE in Employment Law (private practice preferred)
* Strong experience acting for employer/respondent clients
* Solid technical grounding with a commercial, pragmatic approach
* Ability to manage a varied caseload with a good level of autonomy
* Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills
* Interest in business development and growing client relationships
Experience in business immigration would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why This Opportunity?
* Join a highly regarded and growing Employment team
* Work with a strong and established commercial client base
* Be part of a firm with clear growth plans and ambition
* Supportive, collaborative and collegiate culture
* Real opportunity to contribute to the direction and growth of the team