Employment Lawyer

Shape the Future of an Established Employment Practice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded, multi-office law firm with an outstanding reputation for client care, career development, and supporting its people.

This role offers something genuinely different. With the anticipated retirement of a longstanding Director and Shareholder, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a key role in the future of the Employment department, with a clear and realistic pathway to leadership for the right individual.

Whether you’re an experienced Employment Solicitor seeking a fast-track route to Directorship, or an ambitious lawyer looking to develop under the guidance of an experienced Head of Department, this position offers exceptional long-term career prospects.

The Role

You will become part of a close-knit Employment team providing high-quality advice to employers and individuals across the firm’s network of eight offices.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, allowing you to build strong client relationships while delivering commercially focused, practical advice.

You’ll enjoy a high level of autonomy, supported by experienced colleagues who value collaboration, knowledge sharing, and exceptional client service.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Exceptional opportunity to progress towards Director level
• Join a respected Employment team with an established client base
• Work across a varied and high-quality caseload
• Genuine flexibility with both full-time and part-time options available
• Supportive environment where professional development is actively encouraged
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of the department

About You

Applications are welcomed from Employment Solicitors or Legal Executives with experience in employment law.

You will ideally have:

• Experience managing employment law matters independently
• Excellent technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• Strong client relationship and business development skills
• A collaborative approach and commitment to outstanding client care
• Ambition to develop your career within a progressive, people-focused firm

Candidates with more limited post-qualification experience will also be considered, with mentoring and supervision available from the Head of Employment.

A Firm That Invests in Its People

This is a firm where careers are built for the long term. Many of its senior lawyers began their careers here, with over half of the firm’s Directors having trained and qualified within the business.

The firm believes that outstanding client service starts with creating an environment where people can thrive. Flexible working, career progression, wellbeing, and community involvement are all central to its culture.

With a reputation for being approachable, collaborative, and commercially minded, the firm is deeply embedded within the local communities it serves and is committed to making a positive impact both inside and outside the workplace.

Work-Life Balance That Works

The firm recognises that flexibility is essential to modern legal practice and has created a genuinely supportive working environment.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working across home and office
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Flexible annual leave policy with no fixed holiday limit
• Working patterns tailored around individual circumstances where possible
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential wellbeing support
• A culture that genuinely values work-life balance while maintaining exceptional client service

Salary & Benefits

In return, you’ll receive a highly competitive package including:

• Competitive salary, dependent upon experience
• Matched pension contributions (up to 3%)
• Flexible holiday policy with no fixed annual limit
• Christmas office closure from Christmas Eve until the first working day in January
• Death in Service benefit
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear progression opportunities, including a realistic route to Directorship
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

If you’re looking for an Employment role that offers more than just another fee-earning position—combining quality work, genuine flexibility, and a clear pathway to senior leadership—this is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career.