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?? Employment Lawyer - 3-7 PQE?? West Malling (fully remote available)
?? Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE
A well-regarded specialist legal services provider is looking for an experienced and motivated Employment Lawyer to join their growing Employment, Privacy and Governance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic legal team delivering high-quality services to a range of public sector clients including local authorities, educational institutions, and external organisations.
In this role, you'll take the lead on a varied caseload of employment law matters-from complex advisory work to Tribunal litigation-and play a key part in the strategic support of clients on issues such as TUPE, employee relations, and governance. You'll also contribute to advocacy efforts, training delivery, and wider cross-team collaboration.
What you'll be doing:
- Preparing and presenting cases at multi-day Employment Tribunal hearings
- Advising clients on a full spectrum of employment law issues
- Managing your own caseload with some supervision
- Conducting legal research and sharing insights across the team
- Supporting colleagues across the business with employment law matters
- Delivering training to HR professionals and client teams
- Contributing to quality assurance and compliance processes
What we're looking for:
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
- Proven experience in employment law, ideally with some advocacy background
- Knowledge of TUPE, employee relations, and public sector employment frameworks
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, client-focused approach
- Willingness to support cross-disciplinary areas such as education, pensions (LGPS), and data protection
What's on offer:
- Fully remote working
- 30 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays and an additional discretionary day at Christmas
- Generous pension scheme (up to 7.5% employer contribution)
- Company-paid practising certificate
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Professional development and training support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to national and local discount schemes
About the Organisation:This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking legal team with a strong reputation in public sector law. With a focus on service excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the firm supports a broad and impactful client base across sectors such as education, local government, and social care.
Interested?Apply in confidence or reach out directly with any queries to Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott on . All enquiries will be handled discreetly.
