Service Care Legal are working with a respected Legal 500 firm in South East London is looking to appoint an experienced Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE to join their established and growing Employment Department. This firm is known for its collaborative, partner-led approach and strong internal support structure. The role will suit a technically sound and commercially-minded solicitor looking for a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work, with excellent scope for professional development.
 
ROLE:                   Employment Solicitor - 3+ PQE
LOCATION:          South East London
SALARY:              £55,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)
PQE:                     3 years'+
 
The Role
 
You will be working closely with partners and other senior solicitors on a broad range of matters. The firm acts for both employers and employees, giving you the opportunity to manage diverse and often high-quality instructions. Matters include:

Employment Tribunal claims
Settlement Agreements
TUPE advice
Drafting contracts and staff handbooks
Disciplinary and grievance procedures
Mediation and early conciliation
Advising on HR policies and internal investigations
You will be expected to handle your own caseload from instruction through to resolution, with access to support where needed, and to contribute to business development initiatives. 
Candidate Requirements

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 3 years' PQE in employment law
Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious work
Confident handling Tribunal litigation independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working directly with clients and building long-term relationships
A proactive, commercial mindset with an interest in developing your practice
Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to me on (phone number removed) or email across an updated CV for review. We welcome referrals which could be worth £250 each so please also bear this in mind