Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Work-mode: Hybrid

Location: Central London, United Kingdom (Fleet Street area)

Salary: Up to £80,000 gross per annum (negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications)

Our client is a modern and fast-growing commercial law firm based in the heart of London. The firm is known for delivering high-quality, commercially focused legal advice to a broad range of clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to established UK and international businesses. With a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture, the firm offers an excellent environment for lawyers who enjoy autonomy, client exposure, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a close-knit team.

We are seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join the firm’s expanding Employment & Commercial division. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside talented practitioners across corporate, commercial, and litigation teams, advising clients on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment matters while contributing to the ongoing growth of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise employer clients and senior executives on all areas of employment law, including disciplinary matters, grievances, dismissals, discrimination, redundancy, restrictive covenants, and TUPE
• Draft, negotiate, and review employment documentation, including service agreements, contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
• Manage and defend employment tribunal claims, conducting cases from initial instruction through to final hearing
• Support corporate transactions by advising on employment-related due diligence, risk mitigation, and post-completion integration
• Deliver training sessions, prepare client briefing notes, and contribute to thought leadership content
• Engage in business development initiatives, helping to strengthen client relationships and grow the firm’s employment practice

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• 3–6 years’ PQE in Employment Law within a reputable commercial, boutique, or mid-sized law firm
• Strong technical knowledge of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Excellent drafting, advisory, and communication skills
• A commercially minded, solutions-driven approach to client work
• Confidence managing matters independently and working directly with clients
• Proactive attitude with the ability to work effectively within a boutique, entrepreneurial environment
• Experience supporting corporate transactions or exposure to commercial/litigation matters is desirable
• Interest in business development and building long-term client relationships

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and autonomy
• Opportunity to join a respected and growing London firm with a modern, agile culture
• Exposure to high-quality, complex work across a diverse commercial client base
• Genuine scope for career progression and professional development
• Central London office in the Fleet Street area