Employment Solicitor

Sutton – Salary negotiable based on experience

Are you an Employment Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and reputable high street firm?

Our client, a long-established and friendly practice based in Sutton, is seeking a confident and client-focused Employment Solicitor to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to handle a varied caseload of both claimant and respondent matters, with a strong emphasis on providing practical, down-to-earth legal advice to a loyal client base.

The Role:
  • Managing a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
  • Advising clients on disciplinary procedures, contracts, grievances, redundancy, settlement agreements, TUPE, and Employment Tribunal claims
  • Working with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, SMEs, and local businesses
  • Business development and building strong relationships in the local community
About You:
  • A qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE in Employment Law
  • Comfortable running your own caseload with minimal supervision
  • A confident communicator with a practical and commercial approach to legal advice
  • Previous experience in a high street or regional firm is preferred
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience
  • Supportive and friendly team environment
  • Long-standing firm with a strong local reputation
  • Career progression opportunities for the right candidate

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Leah Ellson

Associate Recruitment Consultant
0203 846 3071

leah.e@douglas-scott.co.uk

Leah Ellson is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, with over three years at the company. Based in the Dubai office, she specialises in placing legal professionals across the region, working with firms from boutique to top-tier Legal 500. Leah holds a Criminology degree from Chester University and has six years of experience in sales and recruitment. Outside of work, she enjoys dining out, spending time with friends and family, and staying fit at the gym.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Employment Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: Salary negotiable based on experience
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Sutton
  • Reference: 1247620

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