Overview

A highly regarded workplace law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor (ideally 1-3 PQE) to join its growing London office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality matters across both contentious and non-contentious employment law, while being part of a collegial, supportive and entrepreneurial environment.

The Firm

Originally a boutique employment practice, the firm has grown into a full-service workplace law specialist with offices in London, Reading and Bristol. With around 90 staff (65 fee earners), it attracts lawyers from leading Magic Circle and international firms who want a better balance while still working at the highest standard.

The practice spans:

• Employment (contentious & non-contentious)
• Immigration
• Education
• Investigations
• Pensions

The Role

You will enjoy a varied caseload covering both employer and senior employee work, including:

• Grievance, disciplinary, discrimination and whistleblowing matters
• Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
• Settlement agreements
• Contracts, policies and day-to-day advisory for employer clients
• Strategic issues, reorganisations and business transfers

You will work with a range of partners rather than being tied to one team, giving you broad exposure and early responsibility.

• Positive, collegiate and non-hierarchical – partners are approachable and genuinely collaborative.
• Juniors are trusted with responsibility early and supported through structured career development.
• Hybrid working: 3 office / 2 home, with sensible flexibility for family commitments.
• Offices are largely open plan, designed to encourage cross-team working.
• Salary: up to £75k for Solicitor level (2-3PQE)
• Employee Ownership Trust bonus – which allows a % of bonus to be paid tax free, for all employees
• Performance bonus – discretionary
• 28 days’ holiday + birthday off, 5% matched pension, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, PMI, life assurance, income protection, lifestyle discounts

Interview Process

• Typically 2 stages: Teams call followed by in-person partner interviews.

About Lex Exec

Lex Exec is a specialist legal recruitment company, partnering exclusively with leading law firms and ambitious lawyers across London and the South East. We focus on placing exceptional talent into roles where they can thrive, ensuring both cultural and career alignment.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice

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