Employment Lawyer / HR Advisory Specialist

Job Title: Employment Lawyer / HR Advisory Specialist Location: London

Overview

An established legal team is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to provide specialist employment law and HR advisory services to a diverse client base, ranging from large listed organisations to SMEs. The role involves advising both employers and senior executives on a wide range of employment-related matters, while delivering commercially focused and pragmatic solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on all aspects of employment law, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, unfair dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing matters
• Managing and conducting employment tribunal proceedings
• Supporting clients through redundancy processes, restructures, and organisational change
• Providing strategic employment law advice to senior management teams and boards
• Advising senior executives and professionals on employment-related issues
• Supporting business acquisitions and disposals, including advising on TUPE and the employment aspects of corporate transactions
• Working closely with corporate teams to provide integrated legal support on transactions
• Conducting employment due diligence and providing commercial analysis on investments and business opportunities
• Drafting and negotiating employment-related documentation, including service agreements and settlement agreements

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in employment law, ideally gained within a reputable legal practice
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload and deliver practical, client-focused advice
• Experience advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions, including TUPE
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients, including senior stakeholders

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider legal team
• Responsive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities effectively

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