Employment Lawyer 4 years PQE+ |Salary £48- 65k DOE |hybrid working + benefits, incentives + more | SE London/London or Kent based.
An exceptional opportunity awaits a high-caliber professional ready to elevate their career with a forward-thinking, prestigious Legal 500 firm.
Renowned for their remarkable reputation across SE London, Kent and London, this dynamic firm is looking for an Employment Solicitor with at least 4 years PQE to join their highly regarded Employment Department. Known for delivering exceptional client service and commercial results, their team is central to the firm’s ambitious growth plans—and we want you to be part of it.
As part of the firm’s success, they are firmly on track to achieve Legal 200 recognition in the near future.
This role is ideally suited to a lawyer with a strong foundation in employment law acting for employees and employers with a passion for business development.
Why This Role Stands Out
* Strategic Growth Opportunity: This is not just a replacement hire—it’s a strategic addition to a thriving team.
* High-Impact Work: Handle a broad range of employment matters including corporate support, redundancy, restructuring, and advisory work for a commercial client base.
* Business Development Focus: Bring your ideas and energy to help shape the future of the department. Your voice will be heard.
* Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, collegiate team that values integrity, excellence, and innovation.
What they are looking for
* Minimum 4 years PQE in Employment Law, ideally from a private practice background
* Strong technical expertise in respondent and claimant-based employment matters
* Passion for business development and client relationship building
* Confident communicator with excellent client care and commercial awareness
* Self-sufficient, adaptable, and a natural team player
* Immigration experience is a bonus, but not essential
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality legal advice and transactional support
* Contribute to marketing and networking initiatives
* Collaborate across departments to drive cross-referrals
* Supervise junior staff and support team development
* Uphold the firm’s core values and compliance standards
Ready to make your mark in a firm that’s going places? Apply now and be part of something exciting.
If you are suitably qualified with the necessary experience and are interested in this exciting role, please contact me as follows:
Alison Banks at alison@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 464 2506 (office hours) or 07979952201 (out of office hours).
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