Employment Solicitor
Bedfordshire – £45,000 - £60,000
Employment Solicitor – Leading Commercial Firm in Luton Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE) |
Flexible Working Considered | Excellent Benefits
I’m working in partnership with a well-established and commercially focused law firm, highly regarded for its pragmatic and business-savvy approach to employment law. Based in the firm’s Luton office, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join a growing and collaborative team.
The Role: You’ll be joining a highly regarded Employment team, working alongside two Partners, a junior solicitor, and a trainee, offering advice to a varied client base across a broad spectrum of industries. The team is known for delivering straightforward, commercially-minded solutions for businesses both with and without internal HR support, as well as supporting senior employees in personal matters.
This is a varied role where you’ll be involved in:
- Providing day-to-day employment law advice (both contentious and non-contentious)
- Representing clients in Employment Tribunal matters, including advocacy
- Advising on TUPE, redundancy processes, business reorganisations, and employment terminations
- Assisting with the employment aspects of corporate transactions (due diligence, warranties/indemnities, etc.)
- Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements
- Leading on business development initiatives including articles, webinars, and networking events
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and trainees
What We're Looking For: - Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE in employment law
- Strong experience across both contentious and non-contentious matters
- Ideally, exposure to corporate support/transactional employment work
- Commercial acumen and ability to deliver practical, client-focused advice
- Proven track record of meeting financial targets
- Excellent communication, drafting and client relationship skills
- A proactive and collaborative approach with a desire to progress
Part-time working will be considered for the right candidate.
What’s on Offer: - Competitive salary up to £65,000, dependent on experience
- 33 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays) plus an extra day off for your birthday
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Pension scheme with salary exchange option
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Full remote IT set-up and ongoing training support
- Friendly, inclusive team culture with regular social events and CSR involvement
- Excellent career progression – with clear pathways to Associate and beyond
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor looking to make their mark in a respected team, with plenty of scope for development and the support to grow your practice.
Apply now for consideration.