Employment Lawyer

Are you a seasoned Employment Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking and commercially driven law firm? A well-established corporate firm in the Bedfordshire area, is seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer (3 PQE) to join their expanding employment team. About the Firm This boutique-style corporate law firm is known for its high-calibre client base, advising national and regional employers on the full spectrum of employment law. With a strong presence in the corporate market, they offer a dynamic, growth-oriented environment with a genuine route to partnership for the right candidate. The Role You will play a key role in delivering strategic employment law advice to corporate clients, including HR leaders, in-house legal teams, and business executives. The caseload will be diverse, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters with a focus on supporting commercial and corporate transactions. Key Responsibilities: Advising employers on complex employment law matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancies, TUPE, and restructuring. Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and handbooks in line with evolving legislation. Providing day-to-day strategic HR and employment law guidance to a diverse range of corporate clients. Working closely with the corporate team on transactional matters involving employment due diligence and post-acquisition integration. Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and trainees, supporting their development and ensuring high-quality client service. Playing a key role in business development and the continued growth of the firm’s employment practice. For you: A minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law. Strong experience advising employers in the corporate or commercial sectors. A solid track record of managing both contentious and non-contentious matters. Commercial awareness, business development acumen, and a genuine interest in developing client relationships. Ambition and leadership potential, with a desire to work towards partnership. What’s on Offer: Potential route to partnership. A supportive and collaborative working culture. Exposure to high-quality corporate employment work with major clients across a variety of sectors.

Location: Central Bedfordshire, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/31/2025