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Employment Solicitor – Greater London

Employment Solicitor in Greater London. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

Competitive

Compensation

Permanent

Term

Listed

The Role

  • Manage an individual Employment Tribunal caseload, preparing cases for hearings and undertaking advocacy.

  • Draft and review employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and secondment arrangements.

  • Advise on disciplinary and grievance procedures, TUPE matters, and organisational change.

  • Provide advice on discrimination, whistleblowing, and employment status issues.

  • Support clients with employee exits, settlement agreements, and termination negotiations.

  • Advise on matters involving volunteers, trustees, and the Charity Commission regulatory framework.

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.

  • Support business development through networking and client engagement.

  • Collaborate with colleagues across the firm, including HR consultancy specialists.

  • Maintain high professional standards and stay updated with employment law developments.

About You

  • Qualified solicitor with employment law experience.

  • Interest in advising charities and third-sector organisations.

  • Knowledge of disciplinary and grievance procedures.

  • Understanding of TUPE matters.

  • Experience drafting employment contracts and preparing Employment Tribunal cases.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Practical, solutions-focused approach.

  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

  • Confidence in taking ownership of matters and meeting deadlines.

  • Collaborative approach and adaptability.

What's on Offer

The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including profit share, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, hybrid and flexible working, and ongoing professional development.

Why This Role

This role offers exposure to complex and varied matters and the chance to contribute to a growing practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

As specialist recruiters, we bypass standard HR portals and introduce you directly to the hiring partners. We advocate for your salary expectations, ensure your CV highlights exactly what the firm is looking for, and handle all negotiation—all completely free of charge to you.

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Role Summary

Salary

Competitive

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — Greater London

The London market is extremely buoyant for talented associates. We are seeing a trend towards hybrid working models and increased base packages for retention.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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