Employment Lawyer in Central Bedfordshire

Job description

Are you a seasoned Employment Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking and commercially driven law firm? A well-established corporate firm in the Bedfordshire area, is seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer (3+ PQE) to join their expanding employment team.

About the Firm

This boutique-style corporate law firm is known for its high-calibre client base, advising national and regional employers on the full spectrum of employment law. With a strong presence in the corporate market, they offer a dynamic, growth-oriented environment with a genuine route to partnership for the right candidate.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering strategic employment law advice to corporate clients, including HR leaders, in-house legal teams, and business executives. The caseload will be diverse, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters with a focus on supporting commercial and corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising employers on complex employment law matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancies, TUPE, and restructuring.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and handbooks in line with evolving legislation.
• Providing day-to-day strategic HR and employment law guidance to a diverse range of corporate clients.
• Working closely with the corporate team on transactional matters involving employment due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and trainees, supporting their development and ensuring high-quality client service.
• Playing a key role in business development and the continued growth of the firm’s employment practice.

For you:

• A minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law.
• Strong experience advising employers in the corporate or commercial sectors.
• A solid track record of managing both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Commercial awareness, business development acumen, and a genuine interest in developing client relationships.
• Ambition and leadership potential, with a desire to work towards partnership.

What’s on Offer:

• Potential route to partnership.
• A supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Exposure to high-quality corporate employment work with major clients across a variety of sectors.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Central Bedfordshire

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English