Employment Lawyer
Location: Hertford / Hybrid
Department: Company & Commercial
Salary: Competitive (Open for Negotiation)
We are partnering with a well-established regional law firm, with offices across Hertfordshire, Essex, and London, who are looking to appoint an experienced Employment Lawyer to their expanding Company & Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor or CILEX/FILEX-qualified professional to progress their career in a flexible and supportive environment that values professional development, wellbeing, and long-term growth.
The firm is recognised for delivering outstanding client service and fostering a positive workplace culture. They are committed to supporting career development, nurturing talent, and celebrating the achievements of their team members.
The Role
You will advise employer clients across a broad spectrum of employment matters, managing a caseload that includes advisory, transactional, and contentious work. Working closely with colleagues across multiple offices, you will provide clear, strategic guidance while ensuring excellent client care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Advising employer clients on a variety of employment matters
* Drafting contracts, staff handbooks, policies, and service agreements
* Supporting clients with disciplinary procedures, internal investigations, and employee terminations
* Advising on redundancies, restructures, settlement agreements, and TUPE matters
* Providing employment input on corporate transactions and due diligence
* Representing clients in Employment Tribunals and courts for claims such as unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and discrimination
* Delivering training, seminars, and legal updates
* Supporting business development and contributing to marketing initiatives
Candidate Profile
* Strong experience in employment law, ideally advising employer clients
* Excellent technical knowledge with commercial awareness
* Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
* Exceptional communication and client service skills
* Positive, proactive, and collaborative team player
* Sound judgement and a risk-aware approach
What’s on Offer
* Clear, structured career progression and development opportunities
* Supportive hybrid working environment with mentoring, regular feedback, and appraisals
* Bonus schemes for individual and firm-wide performance
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
* Contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme and healthcare benefits
* Social, wellbeing, and networking initiatives across offices
If you are an ambitious employment lawyer seeking a role where you can make an impact, develop your expertise, and thrive in a supportive environment, contact Aaron at Pertemps North London to apply or for more details.