536 Employment jobs in the United Kingdom

Employment Advocate - Leading Employment Practice - Remote/Multiple Locations

We are currently recruiting for a market-leading Employment team that advises some of the UK’s largest and best-known employers on all aspects of employment. The role will involve a varied caseload including disciplinary and grievance issues, unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, discrimination, and equal pay, with a particular focus on advocacy before the Employment Tribunal.

Hearings will include:

• Multi-day discrimination, whistleblowing, and detriment cases
• Unfair dismissal and wages claims
• Contentious preliminary hearings (jurisdiction, disability, applications, etc.)
• Case management preliminary hearings

The successful candidate will have:

• 3+ years’ PQE as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive
• Demonstrable experience of Employment Tribunal advocacy, including multi-day hearings
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A pragmatic, client-focused approach and a genuine interest in employment law and advocacy

On offer is a friendly, supportive, and market-leading practice offering genuine career progression and exposure to high-quality advocacy work. There is a competitive salary, excellent benefits and flexibility to work remotely (when not at a tribunal) or from one of the firm's many UK offices.

If this is of interest, please apply via LinkedIn or contact for more information.

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK.  We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students.

Join the BMA at an exciting time as we continue our journey to becoming an organising and fighting union; join us and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession.

Main Responsibilities

About the role

We're looking for an Employment Adviser to join BMA London, our regional team representing doctors across the capital.

This is a Trade Union case officer role and the successful candidate will be responsible for representing and advising our members on matters arising from their employment, including face to face representation when required.

The successful candidate will be motivated and driven in their delivery of maximising outcomes for, and defending the interests of, doctors at work.

This role is permanent and for 40 hours per week; it is contractually home-based with travel in and around London as needed. Therefore, the successful candidate will need to live in London, or within reasonable travelling distance.

If you have previous demonstrable experience within a Trade Union or equivalent expertise gained elsewhere and would like the opportunity to represent our members then we’d love to hear from you.

To be successful as an Employment Adviser you'll have:

• Good knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and how it is applied in the workplace, a sound knowledge of HR practises, and experience of working with the NHS would be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of NHS employment structures and major NHS issues, together with an understanding of the role and function of the BMA.
• Good analytical skills
• Sensitivity and skills in facilitation to enable members to find their own solutions to workplace issues with your guidance.  
• An ability to deal with members problems sensitively and difficult situations both tactfully and confidentially.
• Proven experience of case management and managing a high volume of cases
• Experience of recruiting new members to an organisation and or a willingness to do so. 
• Strong relationship building skills and a commitment to supporting your wider Team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident presentation skills
• Excellent IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• Previous experience and knowledge of working within a Trade Union would be an advantage, either as an employed official or an elected representative
• A commitment to the Trade Union movement.

As the role is covering the London as part of a team, it is a requirement for the successful applicant to be based in or near London in order to attend meetings when required. All our Employment Advisers are home-based and all IT equipment will be provided.

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period

Anonymous recruitment

The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications.  Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.

To apply please upload an up to date version of your CV and supporting information setting out your suitability for the role. 

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.  

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However,  if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email  .

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring: 

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experience and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.

Position: Employment Specialist (Connect to Work)

Location: West London and North London

Salary: £32,500 - £38,900

Type: Permanent

A number of roles available across Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hillingdon

Working with clients, health professionals, service providers and employers, IPS Employment Specialists on the Connect to Work contract are focused on making sure a person’s journey into employment, with associated improved social inclusion and wellbeing is as easy as possible. You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. Your role will be to deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred advice and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.

The Role

You will work with people on their individual employment journey from vocational profiling to the point where they no longer require face to face in work support. The six key stages on a typical journey are: outreach/referral; vocational profiling; action planning; job search activities (including working on a one to one basis with employers to match people with appropriate employment); job placement and coordinating support whilst in employment; managing withdrawal of support as the in work support is no longer required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and support an active caseload of around 25 clients who have mental health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work.
• Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given.
• Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development.
• Assess client’s support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of mental health symptoms etc., and provide support & guidance.
• Attend weekly clinical team meetings as an embedded IPS practitioner.
• Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities.
• Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.
• Build relationships with colleagues in clinical teams to engage and generate referrals and create collaborative working partnerships with clinical staff (promoting employment as a positive intervention in the recovery journey).
• Once employment has been secured continue to provide quality service through conducting regular visits, effective monitoring and in-work support to clients and employers to help sustain employment.
• Spend time getting to know local employers, in order to negotiate job opportunities that meet each individual’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• To challenge inequalities experienced by clients and address existing discrimination, whilst ensuring a process of learning for the organisation
• Work with employers to promote the service, identify job opportunities and ensure appropriate strategies are in place to reduce barriers in the work place – this can include exploring ‘job carving’ i.e. carving small slices of work from the duties other staff do not have time to do.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience/understanding of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
• Experience of working with someone on a one-to-one basis
• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets
• Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time
• Previous experience of working assertively to influence decision makers
• Experience of supporting people to obtain or keep work
• Experience of working within mental health services
• Previous experience of delivering a service using the IPS model

About Konexo and Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm with 74 offices across 35 countries worldwide committed to delivering client service excellence. As a full service law practice, Eversheds Sutherland acts for many sectors across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and the US providing legal advice to clients in each of its practice areas including Real Estate, Company Commercial, Employment, Labour and Pensions, Litigation and Dispute Management.

Konexo is an established alternative legal services division of Eversheds Sutherland, created to meet client demand for high quality, interim legal, HR and compliance professionals. Konexo Legal Resourcing is a well-established and fast growing team created to meet demand for high quality interim lawyers, paralegals and legal project managers to support both clients and internal Eversheds Sutherland teams.

Employment Lawyers

Konexo Legal Resourcing is receiving an increased demand for interim Employment Lawyers to support our in-house clients which include some of the largest FTSE100 companies. We are keen to speak to qualified lawyers with experience in employment who are 3 years PQE through to senior lawyers. This position will be a one-month contractual role.

What you should have:

• You will have significant post-qualification experience working on a range of Employment matters.
• Must be technically proficient and have a good range of contentious and non-contentious experience
• Experience drafting contracts, policies, and other employment related documentation
• Experience advising on disciplinary and grievance matters, and conducting investigations

The benefits of joining Konexo Legal Resourcing:

• Our flexible resourcing model means you can choose how and when you work. People approach us for a whole range of reasons - they might be seeking a better work-life balance, the ability to develop their legal career whilst also having the time to pursue other interests, or they may simply want a way of working that offers greater control and flexibility that more traditional models don't provide.
• You will have access to high quality legal work, helping to consolidate on your experience and develop your career.
• We have full time, part time and more flexible ad-hoc hourly opportunities, with many of our roles offering hybrid or remote working.

What you get:

• The backing and support of a leading global law firm.
• Access to Partner support and other subject matter expert support within the firm throughout the placement.
• Access to the firm's knowledge systems, CPD training and webinars.
• Access to online know-how resources, such as PLC.
• You will be invited to Konexo's in-person and virtual networking events, in addition to firmwide webinars and events.

We are one of the first law practices to enter the flexible legal resourcing market, we have a wealth of experience in placing legal professionals both with Eversheds Sutherland teams and with international clients across a variety of sectors.

If you want to take charge of your career, work with a global law firm and some of the best companies in the world, then we would love to hear from you!

Due to the volume of responses we receive, unfortunately if you have not heard back from us within 4 weeks of applying, we are not progressing your application. Please feel free to review our vacancies at for roles in the future as this is updated frequently.

Service care solutions are looking for a Solicitor with a passion for employment law? Do you have a proven track record in advising clients on employment aspects of corporate transactions, handling collective employment matters, and representing clients in employment tribunal litigation? We are seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a team, with the potential to progress to Partner level.

About the Role:

As an Employment Solicitor, you will be responsible for:

• Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions, outsourcing, and business transfers
• Handling collective employment matters such as redundancies, reorganisations, and TUPE
• Advising on trade union relations and consultations
• Representing clients in employment tribunal litigation

About the firm:

They are a leading employment law team, recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers UK 2025. They offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with hybrid working options available in Aberdeen, Inverness, or Edinburgh.

What We're Looking For:

• A minimum of 3 years' PQE in employment law
• A proven track record in employment tribunal advocacy and advisory work
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and litigation procedures
• Confidence conducting legal merit assessments and risk analysis
• A team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently
• Solid commercial awareness and client care instincts

What You'll Get:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous holiday allowance
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses (subject to qualifying conditions)
• Meaningful career development, training, and progression opportunities

Employment Solicitor – Full Time

Location: North West (Hybrid options available)

Salary - £30k - 70k - depending on experience and seniority

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career with a highly respected, client-driven law firm? Our client are looking for an experienced and commercially astute Employment Solicitor to join a growing, nationally recognised legal practice.

With over 100 colleagues across multiple offices and accolades from Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, this firm has built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal services with a human touch. Now, they’re seeking someone who shares that ethos to help expand their employment law offering – working with both individuals and businesses.

What You’ll Do

This is a varied and strategic role ideal for a solicitor who thrives in building relationships, shaping legal products, and delivering high-quality advice. You will:

• Manage a mixed caseload of claimant and respondent employment matters
• Draft robust employment contracts, settlement agreements, policies and procedures
• Advise on TUPE, redundancy, disciplinaries, grievances, discrimination, and other employment issues
• Represent clients in employment tribunals where appropriate
• Collaborate with partners to develop and promote a subscription-based HR and employment law support package for employers
• Attend marketing and networking events to promote the firm’s services
• Support internal teams with employment law queries, working closely with senior leadership
• Stay up to date with legal developments, maintain compliance standards, and contribute to the firm’s growth strategy

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified solicitor (ideally 3+ PQE) with demonstrable experience in employment law
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills
• Confident advocacy and tribunal experience
• A proactive, strategic mindset with a passion for business development
• Ability to manage autonomy while collaborating within a wider team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Employment Partner – Leading Legal 500 Firm, West End

I recently met with the CEO of this leading Legal 500, West End firm, discussing their strategic growth plans and they are keen to add an Employment Partner to their growing firm.

The Firm

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in London’s West End, with a reputation for excellence and a genuinely collaborative partnership culture. The firm combines consistent growth, strong financial performance, and a forward-thinking approach, providing partners with the platform and support to develop their practice while maintaining flexibility and autonomy.

The Role

The firm is seeking an Employment Partner to join its established team. This is a strategic opportunity to advise a broad range of employer clients across the full spectrum of employment law.

The work is varied and intellectually stimulating — from providing day-to-day HR guidance and resolving workplace issues, to supporting clients in achieving long-term strategic objectives. You will also handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, including complex disputes in the employment tribunal and higher courts.

This is a role that offers both professional challenge and impact, with the freedom to shape your own caseload and practice development.

About You

• An experienced Employment Partner, or a senior lawyer ready to step into partnership
• Proven experience advising employer clients across contentious and non-contentious matters
• Strong technical expertise and commercial awareness
• Skilled at building long-term client relationships
• Collaborative, with a proactive approach to business development

What’s on Offer

• Attractive earning potential with a competitive package
• Real flexibility in how and where you work
• A supportive, collaborative partnership environment
• Access to a strong existing client base and opportunity to grow your own practice

This is an exceptional opportunity for an Employment Partner looking for a firm that combines high-quality work with autonomy, flexibility, and the support of a forward-thinking partnership. Even if you are not currently looking to move, this is a chance to explore what could be next for your practice in a genuinely progressive environment.

For a confidential conversation, contact Jonny Dickens on or

Employment Partner – Leading Legal 500 Firm, West End

I recently met with the CEO of this leading Legal 500, West End firm, discussing their strategic growth plans and they are keen to add an Employment Partner to their growing firm.

The Firm

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in London’s West End, with a reputation for excellence and a genuinely collaborative partnership culture. The firm combines consistent growth, strong financial performance, and a forward-thinking approach, providing partners with the platform and support to develop their practice while maintaining flexibility and autonomy.

The Role

The firm is seeking an Employment Partner to join its established team. This is a strategic opportunity to advise a broad range of employer clients across the full spectrum of employment law.

The work is varied and intellectually stimulating — from providing day-to-day HR guidance and resolving workplace issues, to supporting clients in achieving long-term strategic objectives. You will also handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, including complex disputes in the employment tribunal and higher courts.

This is a role that offers both professional challenge and impact, with the freedom to shape your own caseload and practice development.

About You

• An experienced Employment Partner, or a senior lawyer ready to step into partnership
• Proven experience advising employer clients across contentious and non-contentious matters
• Strong technical expertise and commercial awareness
• Skilled at building long-term client relationships
• Collaborative, with a proactive approach to business development

What’s on Offer

• Attractive earning potential with a competitive package
• Real flexibility in how and where you work
• A supportive, collaborative partnership environment
• Access to a strong existing client base and opportunity to grow your own practice

This is an exceptional opportunity for an Employment Partner looking for a firm that combines high-quality work with autonomy, flexibility, and the support of a forward-thinking partnership. Even if you are not currently looking to move, this is a chance to explore what could be next for your practice in a genuinely progressive environment.

For a confidential conversation, contact Jonny Dickens on or

Employment Associate - Leading International Law Firm, London

We are working with a prestigious international law firm in London that is looking to hire a stand-out Employment Associate (2–5 years’ PQE) to join their leading Employment team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm known for its exceptional quality of work , supportive culture , and genuine career progression .

The Role:

You’ll work on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters , including:

• High-value Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
• Strategic advisory work for multinational corporates and financial institutions
• Business restructures, redundancy, TUPE and day-to-day HR support
• Employment aspects of complex M&A and outsourcing transactions

You’ll be part of a highly regarded and collaborative team, frequently working on matters with an international dimension.

About You:

• 2–5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law
• Trained and qualified in the UK with strong experience at a reputable law firm
• A proactive, ambitious mindset and strong technical skills
• Excellent communication and client-handling abilities

Why Apply?

• Top-tier clients & cutting-edge work
• Outstanding mentoring and development
• A genuinely inclusive and people-focused culture
• Clear and fast-track career progression

If you’re an employment associate ready to take the next step in your legal career, we’d love to hear from you.

To be considered, please send your CV to