Henderson Scott
Employment Solicitor
Employment Solicitor at Henderson Scott, based in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, paying £55,000 - £75,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £55,000 - £75,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Solicitor
Bang in line with the market for solicitor
Reference job/employment-solicitor/41817
About the role
Employment Solicitor (2-4 PQE)
Location: Gerrards Cross (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive DOE + Benefits Package
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join one of the region's leading Employment teams. This highly regarded practice advises a broad range of corporate and individual clients and has built an excellent reputation for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused employment law advice.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive team, taking over an existing caseload of quality clients while helping to further develop the firm's employment law offering. The role provides exposure to a diverse mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, alongside opportunities to gain experience in business immigration and HR consultancy services.
The Role
- Manage an established caseload of employer and employee clients.
- Advise on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
- Draft and review employment contracts, staff handbooks, policies, and settlement agreements.
- Provide advice on disciplinary and grievance procedures, employment status issues, and workplace disputes.
- Support clients through Employment Tribunal proceedings, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, restrictive covenant, and TUPE matters.
- Advise on business immigration matters, including sponsor licences, worker visas, and right-to-work requirements.
- Prepare legal documentation and provide commercially focused employment law advice.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Identify opportunities for business development and cross-referrals across the wider firm.
- Keep abreast of employment law developments and contribute to the ongoing success of the team.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with approximately 2-4 years' PQE in Employment Law.
- Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
- Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of employment law issues.
- Experience advising employers, with employee-side experience also advantageous.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Commercially minded with a strong focus on client service.
- Organised, proactive, and capable of managing a busy caseload.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the confidence to work directly with clients and referrers.
- An interest in business development and growing your professional profile.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- High-quality work with an established client base.
- Exposure to employment, business immigration, and HR consultancy matters.
- Structured career progression and ongoing professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Modern working environment with excellent technology and resources.
- Strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor looking to develop their career within a highly respected team, working alongside recognised specialists while handling a broad range of high-quality employment law matters.
For further information, please contact Cameron Nash on [phone removed] or email .
Reference: job/employment-solicitor/41817 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 3 Dec 2026 · Listed via Henderson Scott
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