Employment Law Solicitor
Avencia · Croydon, London
Employment Law Solicitor at Avencia, based in Croydon, London, paying £48,000 - £55,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- £48,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Location
- Croydon, London · Hybrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Closes
- 4 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Solicitor
25% below the typical rate for solicitor
Reference MKL02219_1786022084
About the role
Employment Solicitor (NQ+) | Hybrid (1 day office, 4 from home) | Croydon | Up to £55,000 + Bonus
I'm partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an Employment Solicitor to join a collaborative and highly regarded Corporate Services Employment Law team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor looking to develop their employment law career in a role that offers genuine work-life balance, exposure to a broad range of complex matters, and the chance to advise a diverse portfolio of well-known corporate clients.
The Role
Working as part of an experienced team, you'll provide commercially focused employment law advice to employer clients across a wide range of sectors. You'll advise HR professionals, Directors and senior stakeholders by phone and email, helping them navigate day-to-day employment law issues with practical, business-focused solutions.
You'll advise on matters including:
Disciplinary and grievance procedures
Gross misconduct
Whistleblowing
Redundancy
TUPE
Trade unions and industrial relations
Employment Rights Act changes
Gender pay gap reporting
General employment law and HR compliance
What We're Looking For
Qualified Solicitor (NQ+)
Employment law experience, can be gained during a training seat and/or post qualification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A commercial, pragmatic approach to employment law
Strong client service and relationship-building skills
Comfortable managing a busy caseload and working to service level agreements
Experience advising employer clients, larger corporate organisations or within an advisory environment would be advantageous but isn't essential.
What's on Offer
Salary up to £55,000 Depending on PQE
5% annual bonus
Hybrid working with just 1 day per week in the Croydon office (Wednesdays)
No billable hour targets
Exposure to a broad range of employment law matters
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Excellent work-life balance
If you're looking to move away from the pressures of traditional private practice or you're seeking a role where you can provide practical, commercially focused advice within a supportive team, please apply ASAP.
Reference: MKL02219_1786022084 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 4 Sep 2026 · Listed via Avencia
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