Employment Solicitor
2 days ago
Orpington
Service Care Legal are working with a respected Legal 500 firm in South East London is looking to appoint an experienced Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE to join their established and growing Employment Department. This firm is known for its collaborative, partner-led approach and strong internal support structure. The role will suit a technically sound and commercially-minded solicitor looking for a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work, with excellent scope for professional development. The Role You will be working closely with partners and other senior solicitors on a broad range of matters. The firm acts for both employers and employees, giving you the opportunity to manage diverse and often high-quality instructions. Matters include: • Employment Tribunal claims, • Settlement Agreements, • TUPE advice, • Drafting contracts and staff handbooks, • Disciplinary and grievance procedures, • Mediation and early conciliation, • Advising on HR policies and internal investigations, • You will be expected to handle your own caseload from instruction through to resolution, with access to support where needed, and to contribute to business development initiatives. Candidate Requirements • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in employment law, • Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious work, • Confident handling Tribunal litigation independently, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Comfortable working directly with clients and building long-term relationships, • A proactive, commercial mindset with an interest in developing your practice