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Posted 07 August, 2026

Employment Law Solicitor

Avencia Consulting
Croydon, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Employment Solicitor (NQ+) | Hybrid (1 day office, 4 from home) | Croydon | Up to £55,000 + Bonus

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I'm partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an Employment Solicitor to join a collaborative and highly regarded Corporate Services Employment Law team.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor looking to develop their employment law career in a role that offers genuine work-life balance, exposure to a broad range of complex matters, and the chance to advise a diverse portfolio of well-known corporate clients.

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The Role

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Working as part of an experienced team, you'll provide commercially focused employment law advice to employer clients across a wide range of sectors. You'll advise HR professionals, Directors and senior stakeholders by phone and email, helping them navigate day-to-day employment law issues with practical, business-focused solutions.

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You'll advise on matters including:

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  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures
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  • Gross misconduct
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  • Whistleblowing
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  • Redundancy
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  • TUPE
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  • Trade unions and industrial relations
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  • Employment Rights Act changes
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  • Gender pay gap reporting
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  • General employment law and HR compliance
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What We're Looking For

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  • Qualified Solicitor (NQ+)
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  • Employment law experience, can be gained during a training seat and/or post qualification
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  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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  • A commercial, pragmatic approach to employment law
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  • Strong client service and relationship-building skills
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  • Comfortable managing a busy caseload and working to service level agreements
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Experience advising employer clients, larger corporate organisations or within an advisory environment would be advantageous but isn't essential.

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What's on Offer

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  • Salary up to £55,000 Depending on PQE
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  • 5% annual bonus
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  • Hybrid working with just 1 day per week in the Croydon office (Wednesdays)
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  • No billable hour targets
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  • Exposure to a broad range of employment law matters
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  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
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  • Excellent work-life balance
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If you're looking to move away from the pressures of traditional private practice or you're seeking a role where you can provide practical, commercially focused advice within a supportive team, please apply ASAP.

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