

Solicitor - Employment – Greater London
Solicitor - Employment in Greater London. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.
The Role
Cover Employment Tribunal hearings, including multi-day discrimination, whistleblowing, and detriment cases.
Provide employment law advice on unfair dismissal, disciplinary issues, grievances, and equal pay.
Supervise and manage team members' caseloads.
Draft documents, tribunal responses, bundles, and witness statements.
Contribute to business development through training and networking.
Work according to client and internal SLAs and Weightmans’ values.
Achieve financial and chargeable targets.
About You
4+ years PQE, with experience in employment tribunal advocacy.
Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and technical knowledge.
Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.
Flexible approach and ideally experience in mentoring junior fee-earners.
What's on Offer
Competitive benefits package, hybrid working opportunities, and excellent career progression.
Why This Role
Work with some of the UK's largest employers and be part of a team with ambitions to grow further.
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Market Spotlight — Greater London
The London market is extremely buoyant for talented associates. We are seeing a trend towards hybrid working models and increased base packages for retention.
Demand
High for experienced specialists
Discretion
100% Confidential
Why Austen Lloyd?
- Completely confidential process
- Direct relationships with firm partners
- Specialist legal expertise since 2009
- No obligation consultation
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