Job title: Employment Law Solicitor
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: 2 Year PQE Senior Associate / Solicitor
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £70,000.00
Location: London, UK
Job published: 2025-04-17
Job ID: 36773
Contact name: Mara Watson
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: m.watson@h-fts.com

Job Description

Employment Law Solicitor (2–4 PQE)
Location: City of London
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000

A well-established firm in London City is seeking a qualified Employment Law Solicitor with 2–4 years PQE to join their dynamic team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build on your expertise in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, with clear progression opportunities.

Role Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including disciplinary and grievance issues, discrimination claims, redundancy processes, TUPE transfers, and employment tribunal claims

  • Advise employers and employees on employment rights, contracts, workplace policies, and risk management

  • Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, settlement agreements, and HR policies

  • Represent clients in employment tribunals, support dispute resolution processes including mediation and negotiations

  • Provide practical, tailored advice that aligns with clients’ business objectives or individual needs

  • Engage in business development activities, building client relationships, and contributing to the firm’s growth

  • Supervise and mentor junior team members where appropriate

  • Stay up to date with employment law developments and regulatory changes to ensure clients receive current and accurate advice

What You’ll Need

  • 2–4 years PQE in employment law

  • Strong technical knowledge of employment law, including experience handling tribunal claims, redundancies, TUPE, and discrimination cases

  • Excellent client care skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and effectively

  • Strong negotiation and advocacy skills, with tribunal experience being advantageous

  • Able to manage a busy caseload independently with high attention to detail

  • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development

  • Strong IT skills and familiarity with case management systems

  • A flexible, solutions-focused approach with excellent problem-solving abilities

What’s on Offer

  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Pension scheme

  • Private healthcare

  • Paid sick leave

  • Death in service benefit

  • Discretionary bonus

  • Clear career progression path

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, reach out to Mara Watson at m.watson@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882.