Employment Lawyer - 5

Employment Lawyer - 5

Guildford Full-Time 48000 - 72000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible
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Job Description

?? Employment Solicitor – 5+ PQE?? Guildford, Surrey | Hybrid Working Available?? Competitive Salary + Bonus + Full Benefits�? Top-Tier Legal 500 Firm | High-Calibre Client Base

A highly respected and consistently top-ranked law firm is seeking a talented Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its award-winning Employment, Immigration & Pensions team. This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to work on complex, premium-level matters for high-profile clients within a collaborative, collegiate environment.

The Role

You'll be part of a leading team handling a diverse mix of contentious and non-contentious work. Matters include:

  • Advising on employee relations and HR strategy
  • Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
  • Drafting and negotiating employment contracts and senior executive service agreements
  • Supporting corporate transactions and commercial outsourcing (including TUPE)
  • Advising on restructures, redundancies, and termination of employment
  • Working closely with colleagues on immigration and pensions matters for business clients

The team acts predominantly for employers, including well-known national and international brands, while also advising senior executives on exits and negotiated settlements.

The Team

You'll be joining a growing group of over 15 specialist lawyers, including partners, senior associates, knowledge lawyers, and trainees. The team is known for its inclusive and supportive culture, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strong commercial focus.

What We're Looking For

  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 5+ years' PQE in employment law
  • Experience advising employers on a range of HR and employment law issues
  • Proven expertise in both contentious and non-contentious work
  • Experience supporting corporate transactions and M&A
  • Ability to advise senior executives on terminations and settlement agreements
  • Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
  • Commercially minded with strong interpersonal and client care abilities
  • Highly organised, responsive, and collaborative
  • Comfortable managing a varied and busy caseload independently

Desirable (Not Essential)

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be a plus:

  • TUPE and outsourcing matters
  • Agency worker regulations and employment businesses
  • Business immigration and sponsor compliance
  • Pensions issues
  • Regulatory aspects of employment in the financial services sector

What's on Offer

  • Market-leading salary + performance bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Top-tier work with household name clients
  • Supportive and high-performing team culture
  • Career development and progression opportunities

Apply now in confidence or reach out to Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott on for a discreet discussion.

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Contact Detail:

Henderson Scott Recruiting Team

Employment Lawyer - 5
Henderson Scott
Location: Guildford
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