Job Description

Employment Lawyer - Mid to Senior Level

Location:

Reading (with travel to London and Bristol offices as required)

Experience Level:

6+ years PQE

Job Type:

Full-time | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Employment Lawyer at the mid to senior level to join a dynamic and collaborative legal team. The successful candidate will be based in Reading, with occasional work from London and Bristol offices to support cross-office collaboration and exposure to a wider range of clients and legal professionals.

Team Structure

13 Employment Lawyers in Reading 18 in London 2 in Bristol Additional teams in Immigration, Pensions, Regulatory, and Corporate spread across locations 60+ fee-earners firmwide

Key Responsibilities

Handle a balanced caseload of both employee and employer matters. Advise senior executives, partners, and managers on grievance, disciplinary and performance issues, unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and settlement agreements. Support litigation in Employment Tribunal and High Court, including team move disputes. Provide employers with strategic advice, policy drafting, reorganisation guidance, TUPE/business transfer support, and day-to-day HR legal advice. Act as a mentor and role model to junior lawyers. Collaborate with a range of partners and senior fee earners on varied client matters. Take ownership of file management and administrative responsibilities in a hands-on, agile environment.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 6 years' post-qualification experience in employment law. Strong experience in claimant, respondent, or both sides of work. Proven experience in Tribunal and High Court litigation. High attention to detail, organisation, and prioritisation skills. Ability to manage multiple matters and maintain professionalism under pressure. Clear and professional oral and written communication skills. Client-focused approach with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset. Confident in using Microsoft Office and standard legal software.

Employee Benefits

28-30 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) Birthday leave Employee Ownership Trust bonus (tax-free, up to 3,600) 5% matched pension contributions 26 weeks paid maternity leave 6 weeks paid paternity leave Private Medical Insurance Income Protection Insurance Life Assurance Eye tests Hybrid working model Household and lifestyle shopping discounts
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Reading RG1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Salary Expectations?
Experience:

Employment Law: 6 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading RG1