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Posted 05 August, 2026

Employment Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE)

Recruitment Solutions
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Employment Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE)\n

London (Near Covent Garden) | Hybrid Working Available

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Are you an NQ–2 PQE Employment Solicitor looking to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms?

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Our client, a top-tier national Legal 500 firm, is seeking a talented and ambitious Employment Solicitor to join its highly regarded Employment team in its London office, located near Covent Garden. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside recognised employment specialists, advising a broad range of clients on high-quality employment matters while benefiting from outstanding training, career development and long-term progression opportunities.

The Role\n

Working closely with Partners and Senior Associates, you will advise on a wide variety of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You will gain exposure to high-quality work across multiple sectors while developing your technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Managing a varied caseload of employment matters with appropriate supervision.
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  • Advising clients on a range of employment law issues, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy, discrimination, TUPE and unfair dismissal.
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  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, settlement agreements and other employment documentation.
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  • Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims and employment litigation.
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  • Supporting Partners and senior lawyers on complex employment matters and strategic client advice.
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  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent service delivery.
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  • Contributing to team initiatives, knowledge sharing and business development activities.
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About You\n
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  • Qualified Solicitor with NQ–2 years' PQE in Employment Law.
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  • Strong academic background with relevant employment law experience gained during training or post-qualification.
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  • Excellent drafting, communication and analytical skills.
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  • Commercially aware with a practical and solutions-focused approach.
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  • A proactive and collaborative team player with a genuine interest in developing within Employment Law.
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  • Keen to build a long-term career within a leading national practice.
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What's on Offer?\n
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  • Join a top-tier national Legal 500 law firm with an excellent market reputation.
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  • High-quality employment work alongside experienced specialists.
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  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience and PQE.
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  • Excellent training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
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  • Modern offices near Covent Garden.
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  • Hybrid working available following successful completion of probation.
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  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor at NQ–2 PQE levelto join a prestigious national firm, gain exposure to high-quality work and develop their career within a highly regarded Employment team.

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Apply today for immediate consideration