Employment Lawyer

Highly Competitive Salary + Bonus + Great Benefits

Are you an ambitious Employment Lawyer seeking a high-profile role within a leading, award-winning law firm?
A prestigious and forward-thinking practice, recently named “Law Firm of the Year”, is looking for a talented Employment Lawyer to join its established and expanding Employment Team.

With offices across the Thames Valley and a strong reputation for excellence in client service, this is an exceptional opportunity for a knowledgeable solicitor to join one of the region's most distinguished firms.



The opportunity offers more than a conventional legal role; it provides the platform to join a highly respected, award-winning firm that places genuine emphasis on the development, wellbeing, and long-term success of its people.

You'll work closely with a diverse client base on complex and high-value employment matters, while playing an integral role in the ongoing growth and strategic direction of a progressive and collaborative team.



The successful applicant will manage a varied caseload and advise on both contentious and non-contentious matters, whilst working closely with the Corporate Team on transactional support.

In addition, the role requires active involvement in the mentoring of more junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities



  • Advising employer clients on matters including contracts, grievances, disciplinaries, sickness absence, redundancies, TUPE, terminations, and discrimination

  • Managing employment tribunal claims from start to finish

  • Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment contracts, handbooks, and HR policies

  • Advising on senior-level exits and settlement agreements

  • Supporting corporate transactions with employment-related input

  • Delivering tailored training sessions to HR teams and line managers

  • Contributing to marketing, networking, and business development

  • Mentoring and supervising junior members of the team



Skills & Experience



  • A qualified Employment Solicitor with 3-5 years' PQE, ideally within a commercial law firm

  • Confident managing your own tribunal caseload and/or providing corporate employment law support

  • Strong technical knowledge paired with excellent communication, drafting, and client-handling skills

  • Commercially astute, organised, and able to manage competing priorities

  • A team player who enjoys developing client relationships and contributing to business growth




Benefits



  • A competitive salary, reflective of experience and expertise

  • The chance to join an award-winning, well-established, and growing firm

  • A supportive and inclusive working environment that genuinely values work-life balance

  • Hybrid working options available

  • Flexible leave policy

  • Generous benefits including life assurance, pension, health cash plan, virtual GP and well-being support

  • Ongoing CPD and a clear path for career progression



If you're looking for a new challenge within a high-performing team and want to work in a firm that combines professional excellence with a people-first culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now!




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