Senior legal counsel - employment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a growing specialist team focused on Employment Tribunal litigation and HR advisory work. This is a senior leadership role offering the chance to shape the future delivery of employment litigation services within a modern, technology-driven environment.

Working closely with senior leadership and Employment Partners, you will play a key role in overseeing service delivery across a significant client portfolio, driving operational excellence and helping to develop innovative approaches to high-volume litigation management.

Role

• Lead and support a team delivering Employment Tribunal litigation and HR advisory services
• Supervise complex tribunal matters and act as a senior escalation point for legal and strategic issues
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser to key stakeholders
• Drive innovation, process improvement and technology-enabled service delivery, including the use of AI
• Support the development and mentoring of junior lawyers and legal professionals
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality legal services across a varied client base
• Contribute to the strategic growth and development of the wider employment practice

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Employment Lawyer with 8+ years PQE
• Strong Employment Tribunal experience, including complex claims
• Significant experience advising on redundancy, unfair dismissal and discrimination matters
• Experience providing day-to-day HR advice, investigations, grievances and settlement agreements
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior lawyers and legal teams
• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience of high-volume litigation environments advantageous
• Interest in legal innovation, AI and technology-enabled service delivery

Fully remote with salary to circa £100,000 plus bonus and benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior employment lawyer looking to move beyond a traditional fee-earning role and help shape the future of employment litigation delivery. You'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team, combining top-tier legal expertise with innovative approaches to client service and operational excellence.

Please attach an MS Word version of your CV. If you do not hear back within one week, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback cannot be provided.

Senior Employment Lawyer | Employment Partner Designate | Employment Tribunal | HR Advisory | Employment Litigation | Managed Legal Services | Employment Law