We're looking for a proactive, commercially minded and people‑focused Associate Employment Solicitor to join our growing Employment & Law practice at Omny Law. You'll work closely with our Senior Employment Lawyers to support an expanding and varied client base, advising businesses on the full spectrum of employment law issues and helping them navigate complex workplace challenges with confidence.
This role is ideal for an all‑rounder employment lawyer who enjoys client contact, variety, and the opportunity to develop their practice within a supportive, forward‑thinking law firm. You'll have real responsibility, exposure to high‑quality work, and the chance to contribute to the continued growth of the team.
We are not like traditional law firms, and you will enjoy the benefits of being part of a much larger corporate group, but we are committed to high standards of work and are Chambers and Legal 500 listed.
Responsibilities:
Manage your own caseload, acting as the lead contact for multiple clients
Provide day‑to‑day employment law advice to managers, HR teams, and senior stakeholders
Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and workplace documentation
Advise on disciplinary, grievance, and investigation matters
Support corporate transactions with employment due diligence and advisory input
Advise on business immigration matters, including sponsorship licences for employers
Handle employee‑related data protection and GDPR queries
Conduct negotiations and draft settlement agreements
Run tribunal claims at all stages and conduct related advocacy
Support Senior Employment Lawyers on more complex matters as required
Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development activity, including attending events
Provide guidance and informal supervision to junior team members where appropriateThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
Strong, well‑rounded experience across employment law matters
Confidence managing files and client relationships with appropriate autonomy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A practical, commercial and solutions‑focused approach
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Comfort working collaboratively within a growing team
Ideally able to attend the Tunbridge Wells office one to two day per week
In return we are offering:
25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 day from year 3, up to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
Birthday day off
Monday to Friday (9:00am - 5:30pm)
Hybrid working arrangement
Life cover from commencement of employment
Workplace pension scheme (auto‑enrolment after 3 months)
Private medical cover for the employee (after successful probationary period)
EV scheme (after 12 months' service, subject to eligibility criteria)
The opportunity to work within a people‑centric, values‑driven consultancy focused on doing things differentlyInterested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration