At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on HR issues and support corporate transactions in a dynamic law firm.
- Company: Well-established law firm with a supportive and entrepreneurial culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and significant client contact from day one.
- Other info: Genuine opportunities for career progression and close collaboration with experienced partners.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in employment law.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor (2-6 PQE) with experience in employment law and corporate support.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Proper Recruitment are working with a well-established law firm who are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Employment Solicitor (2-6 PQE) to join their growing employment practice. This is a great opportunity to work alongside the firm's partners and an external consultant to help build out the employment team.
The role combines day-to-day employment advisory work with meaningful exposure to corporate transactions, supporting the firm's Corporate and Commercial teams on M&A, share sales, business sales and investments.
Responsibilities:
- Advising employer clients on day-to-day HR and employment law issues
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, service agreements and consultancy agreements
- Preparing staff handbooks, policies and procedures
- Advising on disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance management matters
- Supporting redundancy and restructuring exercises
- Advising on settlement agreements and negotiated exits
- Providing employment law support on M&A, share sales, business sales and investments
- Undertaking employment due diligence and reporting on transactional risk
- Advising on TUPE issues arising from business transfers
- Managing Employment Tribunal claims from inception to conclusion
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and settlement documentation
- Instructing and liaising with counsel
- Contributing to business development and client relationship building
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, 2-6 years PQE (candidates outside this range may be considered)
- Experience gained within a recognised employment law team
- Some exposure to corporate support work, M&A, TUPE or employment due diligence essential
- Some exposure to employment tribunal litigation
- Strong drafting, analytical and client care skills
- Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach
- Proactive, with strong business development acumen (networking and social media experience beneficial)
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (DoE)
Benefits:
- High-quality work across a broad range of sectors
- Significant client contact from an early stage
- Close working relationship with experienced Partners
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Flexible working environment
If you're an ambitious Employment Solicitor looking to build a practice within a supportive and entrepreneurial firm, we'd love to hear from you.
Employment Solicitor employer: Proper Recruitment
Join a prestigious law firm in London that values professional growth and offers a dynamic work culture. With a focus on real estate finance, this role provides the opportunity to handle diverse transactions while benefiting from a supportive environment that encourages career advancement and hybrid working flexibility.
