773 Employment Law jobs in the United Kingdom

Employment Law Consultant

Location: Remote

Salary: £45,000 per annum + referral bonus

Are you looking for your next move in HR and looking for a role that encompasses your passion for both HR and employment law? Are you bored of the same old HR roles and are keen to unleash your creativity, solving problems in a fast paced and demanding but highly rewarding and supportive environment? If so, then read on…

We are Citation – One of the UKs biggest providers of HR, Employment Law, Health and Safety and other compliance services. We are far from your average service provider as our colleagues bring their great personalities to work, not just their skills!

If you are a professional with a personality who wants to work in a forward-thinking business surrounded by brilliant people who really care about you and are great to work with, then we are definitely the Company you should join and grow with. So, if our culture sounds like a good fit for you and you want to be part of our success story, then send us your details.

The role

This is a blended consultancy role, providing HR advice as well as hands on support to our clients and would be perfect for someone who loves to do both!

We believe in a good work life balance. There is no taking work home, no mobile phone ringing out of hours, no time recording, and you will see a case through from start to finish, building up relationships with your clients.

Our client base covers a wide range of UK industries and businesses, so no two days are the same.

The role consists of:

• You will work with our client to provide end to end telephone support for all their employee relation needs meaning you will be a contact for help with a wide range of HR and employment law subjects, such as disciplinary and grievance, TUPE and redundancy. This will include identifying and evaluating risk/claims enabling our clients to make an informed decision on how they wish to run their business.
• You will provide ad hoc support in the form of proactive and reactive services, which includes HR training, facilitating meetings such as disciplinary and grievance hearings or potentially exit negotiations on behalf of your client. AD HOC
• Essentially, giving the clients the support, they need to keep their business compliant in the everchanging world of employment law!

The person:

• Experience providing employment legal advice within private practice or Consultancy, or a minimum of 3-4 years operating in an internal HR role
• Experience in providing advice on complex and varied HR and employment law issues
• Experience in independently and impartially conducting meetings with employees
• Be passionate about helping and supporting clients to achieve the needs of their business
• Tact, diplomacy, an eye for detail and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
• Be self-motivated and able to work with autonomy
• Actively committed to self-development

Here’s a taste of the perks we roll out for our extraordinary team members:

• 25 Days of Holiday + Bank: We’re talking sun-soaked beaches, snow-capped mountains, or simply your favourite cosy spot at home. Take your well-deserved break with 25 days of holiday, plus those cherished bank holidays. You also get the ability to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year!
• Birthday Bliss: Your birthday isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s YOUR day! Enjoy it in style with a day off, because at Citation, we believe in celebrating YOU.
• Post-Wedding Bliss: Newlyweds, we’ve got something special for you too! Extra weeks of holiday to bask in the glow of post-wedding happiness.
• Growing Families : We’re all about supporting our Citation family, and that includes expectant parents. Vouchers, enhanced leave entitlement and special perks await to celebrate the newest addition to your family.
• Long service awards .
• Healthcare cash plan: Your well-being is our priority. That’s why we offer private healthcare to ensure your peace of mind and keep you feeling your best.
• Pawternity Leave: Welcoming a new furry friend? Enjoy a day off on us to give your new cat or dog the ultimate welcome home experience!
• Community Days: Looking to give back? Take a day off to volunteer and make a positive impact in your community or support your favourite charities.

Join us at Citation, where success comes with unbeatable perks and a culture that truly celebrates your achievements!

HR / Employment Law Consultant / HR Business Partner / Employee Relations advisor / Senior HR Advisor

Employment Law Solicitor – Fully Remote | Private Practice

Location: 100% Remote

Hours: Full time or part time – flexible to suit your life

MUST BE MINIMUM 5 YEARS PQE - Sorry client will not accept less **

Why This Role Stands Out

Our client is offering something rare in the legal world – true flexibility. You can choose the hours that work for you, whether you have children, other commitments, or simply want a better work-life balance.

About the Role:

This is a position with a leading private practice, offering the chance to manage a diverse caseload from start to finish. You will provide high-quality advice on a full range of employment law matters, representing both individual and corporate clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on employment rights, contracts, dismissals, grievances, and discrimination cases
• Managing your own caseload independently, from initial consultation to resolution
• Representing clients in employment tribunals and mediations as required
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, handbooks, and policies
• Providing clear, practical, and commercially-focused legal advice
• Staying up to date with changes in employment law and advising clients accordingly

Requirements:

• UK-qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE in employment law (essential)
• Confident in handling cases independently within private practice
• Strong communication skills, able to build rapport with a range of clients
• Comfortable working remotely with excellent organisational skills
• Experience in tribunal representation is advantageous

Employment Law Partner – National Law Firm (London)

Employer-Led Focus | Senior Role | High-Quality National Platform

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Employment Law Partner to join our London office as part of our market-leading national practice. This is a strategic appointment aimed at strengthening our employer-led capabilities, particularly in complex and commercially sensitive matters.

As a Partner, you will have the platform and resources of a full-service national firm, with a broad cross-sector client base including household-name corporates, high-growth businesses, public sector bodies, and international organisations.

The Role

• Lead and develop the London employment law offering, focusing on high-value, complex, and business-critical work for employers.
• Advise on a full spectrum of employment matters including senior executive issues, TUPE, business reorganisations, discrimination, whistleblowing, restrictive covenants, and employment litigation.
• Collaborate closely with our corporate, commercial, regulatory, and dispute resolution teams to provide seamless multi-disciplinary advice.
• Drive business development initiatives to grow the client base and enhance the firm’s profile in the London market.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and client service.

About You

• A senior employment lawyer, ideally with existing partner or legal director experience, and a proven track record of delivering exceptional employer-side advice.
• Some client following or established relationships that you can bring to the role.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to understand clients’ businesses and deliver pragmatic, solution-driven advice.
• A collaborative leader, keen to contribute to the growth of a dynamic, forward-thinking national firm.

Why Join Us?

• Top-tier platform : Work within a recognised employment team, ranked nationally for the quality of its work and client base.
• High-quality client roster : Access to significant national and international employers, as well as growth companies in emerging sectors.
• Strategic growth role : Opportunity to shape and grow the London employment practice.
• Collaborative culture : Enjoy the support of a collegiate partnership with shared values and a focus on client service.
• Competitive remuneration : Attractive partner package with clear progression and equity potential.

If you are a commercially focused employment law partner (or senior lawyer ready to step up) with the drive to lead and grow a London-based employer-side practice, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Confidential enquiries welcome.

Please send your CV to

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Solicitor / Barrister – Employment Law, Belfast (Hybrid), Up to £60,000 (DOE)

Overview

Our client is a professional body providing employment law and HR support, training, and advice to businesses across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

They are now seeking a Solicitor or Barrister to join their highly respected team. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-quality employment law matters. The role offers the chance to provide expert advice, advocacy, and training while being supported by a long established, people focused organisation.

This role would ideally suit a lawyer with 2–5 years’ PQE and a passion for employment law. However, candidates with less experience who can demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to specialising in this field will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising member businesses on a wide range of employment law matters.
• Providing clear, practical guidance and representation on HR and workplace issues.
• Carrying out your own advocacy with training and support provided.
• Delivering training sessions and workshops to members.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure a collaborative and professional service.
• Contributing to the development of resources, updates, and guidance materials for members.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister
• 2–5 years’ PQE in employment law preferred (other experience considered if passion for the area is demonstrated).
• Strong advocacy skills, with the ability and confidence to represent clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice.
• Strong interest in training, learning and development.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 (depending on experience).
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• A supportive environment with long serving employees and a strong focus on professional development.
• Opportunity to carry out your own advocacy with training and support.
• High-quality, rewarding work in employment law without the pressures of billable hours.
• Investment in your growth and ongoing training.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor or Barrister looking to specialise further in employment law and join a highly regarded professional body making a real difference to businesses across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway.

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Company Description

A Legal 500 law firm with offices in the City, the West End of London, Manchester, and Exeter, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP has been serving its clients for over seventy-five years. Our firm has a reputation for providing the highest quality advice and representation within a friendly and supportive environment. Our clients are our priority, and we take the time to gain a deep and thorough understanding of their needs, objectives, and expectations. We work with our clients to achieve the best possible outcome, whatever their circumstances. Our clients include lenders, banks, investors, corporations, and individuals in the UK and internationally.

Role Description

The Employment Law Department is ranked in Legal 500 for its Employee and Trade Union work and solicitors within the department recognised as Next Generation Partners and individually recognised lawyers.

Based in Old Street and Baker St., our Employment Law department prides itself on representing two national trade unions, senior executives, employees, and employers. The department regularly run cases in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Employment Law Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience and a proven track record in handling a range of Employment law cases.

The ideal candidate has achieved a high level of legal/technical competence and client care skills, demonstrates independent thinking, achieved/exceeded fee-earning targets, demonstrates commercial awareness and acumen and wider awareness of issues affecting the Firm, supports and assists the team with client care and management responsibilities and in achieving the strategic objectives of the Firm.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate supervision of employees on specific work, fostering a collaborative team environment and managing their own case load. The candidate will have experience in representing and acting on behalf of trade unions and their members in non-contentious and contentious employment law matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of Employment Law in advising and representing in the following claims, including:
• Unfair dismissal and Wrongful Dismissal (including automatic unfair dismissal).
• Constructive Dismissal
• Redundancy
• Breach of Contract
• Unlawful Deduction from Wages.
• Discrimination claims brought under the Equality Act 2010 including direct, indirect, harassment, victimisation, discrimination arising in consequence of disability and failure to make reasonable adjustments.
• Equal Pay
• Whistleblowing
• TUPE and corporate support.
• Flexible Working and Family Friendly Rights.
• Drafting contracts of employments and Employee Handbooks.
• HR Support.

• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft letters, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings and conferences.
• Advocacy in Preliminary Hearing Case Management Discussions and Judicial Mediation.
• Work collaboratively with the team to develop innovative legal solutions.
• Be able to demonstrate strong technical skills with an ability to present solutions effectively.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations on strategy.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional development.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with over 5 years PQE
• Experience in Employment Law is essential
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Strong knowledge of Employment Tribunal Rules and Procedures
• An interest in assisting with business development
• Providing effective support for partners
• Strong academics

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and complex cases.

The role is a full-time position.

If you are a talented and ambitious Employment solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV below.

Please apply below.

Company Description

A Legal 500 law firm with offices in the City, the West End of London, Manchester, and Exeter, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP has been serving its clients for over seventy-five years. Our firm has a reputation for providing the highest quality advice and representation within a friendly and supportive environment. Our clients are our priority, and we take the time to gain a deep and thorough understanding of their needs, objectives, and expectations. We work with our clients to achieve the best possible outcome, whatever their circumstances. Our clients include lenders, banks, investors, corporations, and individuals in the UK and internationally.

Role Description

The Employment Law Department is ranked in Legal 500 for its Employee and Trade Union work and solicitors within the department recognised as Next Generation Partners and individually recognised lawyers.

Based in Old Street and Baker St., our Employment Law department prides itself on representing two national trade unions, senior executives, employees, and employers. The department regularly run cases in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Employment Law Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience and a proven track record in handling a range of Employment law cases.

The ideal candidate has achieved a high level of legal/technical competence and client care skills, demonstrates independent thinking, achieved/exceeded fee-earning targets, demonstrates commercial awareness and acumen and wider awareness of issues affecting the Firm, supports and assists the team with client care and management responsibilities and in achieving the strategic objectives of the Firm.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate supervision of employees on specific work, fostering a collaborative team environment and managing their own case load. The candidate will have experience in representing and acting on behalf of trade unions and their members in non-contentious and contentious employment law matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of Employment Law in advising and representing in the following claims, including:
• Unfair dismissal and Wrongful Dismissal (including automatic unfair dismissal).
• Constructive Dismissal
• Redundancy
• Breach of Contract
• Unlawful Deduction from Wages.
• Discrimination claims brought under the Equality Act 2010 including direct, indirect, harassment, victimisation, discrimination arising in consequence of disability and failure to make reasonable adjustments.
• Equal Pay
• Whistleblowing
• TUPE and corporate support.
• Flexible Working and Family Friendly Rights.
• Drafting contracts of employments and Employee Handbooks.
• HR Support.

• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft letters, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings and conferences.
• Advocacy in Preliminary Hearing Case Management Discussions and Judicial Mediation.
• Work collaboratively with the team to develop innovative legal solutions.
• Be able to demonstrate strong technical skills with an ability to present solutions effectively.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations on strategy.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional development.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with over 5 years PQE
• Experience in Employment Law is essential
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Strong knowledge of Employment Tribunal Rules and Procedures
• An interest in assisting with business development
• Providing effective support for partners
• Strong academics

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and complex cases.

The role is a full-time position.

If you are a talented and ambitious Employment solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV below.

Please apply below.