Posted: 19 June
The role
Employment Solicitor | Tunbridge Wells | Legal 500 Boutique
Join a highly regarded employment law boutique with an outstanding reputation across Kent and Sussex. Recognised in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, this is a specialist practice offering something different: a full-service employment solution combining legal advice, HR consultancy, mediation and training under one roof.
Clients range from SMEs through to large corporates, senior executives and international organisations across Europe, the US and Asia Pacific. The work is varied, high quality, and genuinely client-facing.
Why this role stands out
- Boutique specialist environment focused solely on employment law and related services
- True end-to-end exposure across advisory, litigation, and strategic HR support
- Direct access to clients, including senior executives and business leaders
- Multi-disciplinary team working alongside HR consultants, mediators and trainers
- Strong reputation with Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked practitioners
- Varied UK and international client base
The role
- Advise both employers and individuals on a broad range of employment law matters
- Manage Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to final hearing
- Draft and negotiate settlement agreements and exit packages
- Advise on disciplinary, grievance, redundancy and performance processes
- Handle TUPE, restrictive covenants, whistleblowing and employment status issues
- Support senior executive exits and restructuring projects
- Draft and review contracts, policies, handbooks and service agreements
What they are looking for
- 3+ years PQE in employment law (flexible for the right person)
- Confident managing your own Employment Tribunal caseload
- Experience advising on settlement agreements end-to-end
- Commercial, pragmatic approach to client work
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Enjoyment of collaborative, team-based working
What’s on offer
- High-quality, varied caseload across both respondent and claimant work
- Genuine career progression in a growing specialist team
- Close-knit, supportive culture with strong colleague retention
- Flexible working across Kent and Sussex offices
- Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience
