Job Description

Employment Law Solicitor (1–4 PQE)

Location: London City

Salary: £58,000 – £75,000 + Benefits

Are you a dedicated Employment Law Solicitor looking to develop your career within a specialist, dynamic practice in the heart of London City? Driven by continued growth, our client—a highly regarded boutique employment law practice—is seeking an ambitious solicitor (1–4 PQE) to join their expert team. This role offers an outstanding platform to handle high-quality contentious and non-contentious matters alongside recognized leaders in the field.

The Opportunity

In this position, you will work directly with a sophisticated client base spanning corporate employers, senior executives, and business owners across London and the UK. Managing an engaging and varied caseload, you will advise on complex Employment Tribunal proceedings, strategic workforce reorganisations, exit negotiations, and day-to-day HR compliance. Backed by structured mentorship, modern legal tech, and a culture that values autonomy and work-life balance, this position provides a clear trajectory for long-term career progression within specialist practice.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Background: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 1–4 years PQE specializing in employment law within a UK practice environment.

• Technical Breadth: Strong background handling both contentious matters (Employment Tribunal claims, discrimination, unfair dismissal) and non-contentious advisory work (contracts, handbooks, redundancy, settlement agreements, TUPE, and senior executive exits).

• Commercial & Client Focus: Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, strong commercial awareness, and a client-focused approach to delivering pragmatic, risk-managed advice.

• Practice Contribution: Enthusiastic approach to building client relationships, participating in practice marketing initiatives, and staying current with evolving UK employment legislation.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary: £58,000 – £75,000 dependent on experience and PQE level (aligned with London City market benchmarks).

• Bonus & Pension: Competitive performance-related bonus scheme and firm pension contribution.

• Time Off & Balance: Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays, supported by flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• Progression & Culture: Dedicated pathways for professional development, funded ongoing CPD, and a collaborative, supportive working environment.

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this role. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.