Employment solicitor

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Advise with confidence and make a real impact by guiding employers and employees through complex employment law matters. We’re looking for a dedicated and ambitious Employment Solicitor to join our growing and friendly team at Lodders.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a broad range of high-quality employment matters — supporting both employers and employees — with a strong focus on delivering commercially sound, solution-focused advice. You’ll be part of a well-respected team with a collaborative culture, trusted client relationships, and a clear vision for the future.

If you’re looking to take ownership of your work, contribute to team success, and continue developing your expertise in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

In this role, you’ll enjoy variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to grow. You’ll:

• Advise employer and employee clients on a broad range of employment law matters — including contracts, grievances, disciplinary issues, redundancies, TUPE, and disputes.
• Deliver practical legal advice with a clear commercial focus, helping clients achieve their objectives.
• Manage your own caseload confidently, with access to guidance and support when needed.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the team, working collaboratively and sharing knowledge.
• Keep up to date with legal developments, building your technical expertise and professional profile.
• Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships, delivering excellent service.
• Support and lead business development initiatives, alongside colleagues and independently

What you will bring

We’re looking for someone who combines legal excellence with emotional intelligence and a team-first attitude with:

• A minimum of 2 years’ PQE in employment law (more experienced candidates are welcome to apply).
• Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent).
• Strong technical understanding across both advisory and contentious employment law.
• A proactive and committed approach to learning and professional development.
• Excellent communication skills — confident with clients and comfortable building relationships.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• A commercial mindset, with the ability to apply legal advice in a real-world context.

Why join Lodders Solicitors?

At Lodders, you’ll join a respected, award-winning law firm that truly values your expertise in employment law and supports your professional development every step of the way. Our collaborative and inclusive environment empowers you to take on complex, high-profile cases while working alongside skilled colleagues who share your commitment to excellence.

We provide opportunities to deepen your legal knowledge and contribute meaningfully to the firm’s success. We also offer a hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home for 2 days a week, providing flexibility and a better work-life balance.

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