Employment Solicitor (1-3 PQE) | City of London | £45k-£55k | 2d/w in office

Job description

Employment Solicitor - 1-3 PQE

Employment Team in Boutique Firm

£45,000-£55,000

City of London (Hybrid - 3 days from home, 2 days in office)

A strong boutique, well known for it's leading litigation work and national reach is looking for a confident Solicitor to join their employment practice focusing on discrimination matters. The team handles a mixture of legal aid (30%) and privately funded (70%) matters including harassment, unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, and beach of contract, focusing on assisting individuals under the equalities act.

The firm gains a significant caseload via word of mouth, leading to a period of prolonged expansion. They are current is looking for a junior Solicitor with employment experience and (ideally) experience working with the LAA. They offer excellent flexibility including 3 days from home, great opportunities for advancement. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer who is looking for their next step up to a highly reputable firm!

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of claimant employments matters, focusing on discrimination cases, with supervision from senior Solicitors.
• Attend tribunals when necessary, assisting clients from initiation to conclusion.
• Support Senior team members on larger more complex matters.
• Deliver outstanding client service, with relationship building and a sound understanding of client requirements.
• Communicating with the LAA in regards to funding matters (30% of cases).
• Assist with the continued development of the firm.

Skills and Experience:

• UK qualified Employment Solicitor with 1 - 3 years PQE (other levels will be considered) from a reputable firm.
• A demonstrated track record and an enthusiasm for employment law and compassionate matters.
• Technically strong, with a good academic background.
• A passionate personality with an enthusiasm for personal development with strong interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills (Non-essential)

• Experience working with the LAA on publicly funded matters.

This firm offers an excellent opportunity to join a city firm well known for their leading work. As renumeration, they offer a competitive salary excellent flexibility, and a benefits package available on request. They maintain a good work/life balance and high levels of support and training.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Kalan Thomas at kalan@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9231 (office hours) or 07517 456559 (out of office hours).

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-04-2026

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