Employment Solicitor
2-4PQE | London | Hybrid Working
A top-ranked specialist City law firm is looking to add an Employment Solicitor to its highly regarded London team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE who is looking for high-quality work, strong client exposure and a genuinely supportive culture, without the unnecessary long hours and intensity often associated with larger City or Top 500 environments.
The firm is known for its specialist expertise, forward-thinking approach and respectful working culture. They offer a flexible hybrid model, with 2 days working from home each week, and a team environment that values autonomy, collaboration and long-term development.
The Role
The successful Employment Solicitor will work closely with senior lawyers and partners on a broad mix of HR advisory and employment litigation matters.
The work will include advising employers on day-to-day HR issues, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, dismissals, redundancies, settlement agreements and employment tribunal claims.
There will also be exposure to more complex contentious matters, strategic advisory work and high-quality clients across a range of sectors.
This role would suit someone who enjoys building trusted client relationships, wants meaningful responsibility and is looking to develop within a specialist, highly respected employment team.
The Employment Solicitor
The firm is looking for an Employment Solicitor with:
2-4 years' PQE
Experience in employment law, ideally including both advisory and contentious work
A strong understanding of HR advisory matters
Exposure to employment tribunal work
Excellent drafting and client communication skills
A commercial, practical and personable approach
A genuine interest in joining a specialist City practice long termThis could be a particularly good fit for someone currently at a Top 500 or larger City firm who is looking for a better balance, less of the hustle and bustle and a more flexible working culture.
Equally, it would suit someone from a strong regional firm who is ready to step up into the London market and gain exposure to higher-quality work and clients.
The Firm
This is a highly regarded specialist City law firm with a strong reputation in the employment space. The culture is professional, respectful and forward-thinking, with a real emphasis on quality of work, client service and supporting lawyers as individuals.
The team offers high-calibre work and impressive clients, while maintaining a more balanced and collaborative environment than many larger City practices.
What's on Offer
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hybrid working, with 2 days from home
High-quality HR advisory and litigation work
Strong client contact and responsibility
Top-ranked specialist employment practice
Supportive, respectful and flexible culture
Excellent long-term development opportunityApply
This is a brilliant opportunity for an Employment Solicitor looking to join a top-ranked specialist City firm, enjoy excellent quality work and clients, and build their career in a genuinely supportive environment.
Contact Paige Dent at Brandon James Law for a confidential chat