Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor | 2-6 PQE | Southampton, Hampshire

Some employment teams talk about culture. Others quietly build one people rarely want to leave.

This Legal 500-ranked Employment team in Southampton has become one of the strongest in the South by combining genuinely high-quality work with a collaborative, down-to-earth environment where lawyers are trusted, supported and given room to grow.

Due to continued demand, the team is now looking to hire an Employment Solicitor at 2-6 years PQE level to join its highly regarded Southampton office. You'll work closely alongside recognised specialists on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advising both employers and senior individuals across a varied client base.

The work is diverse, commercially interesting and far from siloed. One day you could be advising on complex workplace disputes or restructures, the next supporting on senior exits, investigations, Tribunal litigation or strategic HR matters.

The team has built an excellent reputation for pragmatic advice and longstanding client relationships, resulting in a strong pipeline of repeat and referral work.

What makes this opportunity stand out is the platform around you. You'll be joining a genuinely collegiate team with strong partner access, excellent mentoring and clear progression opportunities. The department invests heavily in training, innovation and technology, including AI integration and internal development programmes designed to help lawyers accelerate their careers and build specialist expertise.

This role would suit an Employment Solicitor with solid experience across contentious and advisory employment work, strong client care skills and a collaborative mindset. The team values personality and commerciality just as highly as technical ability.

What's on Offer

• Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked Employment team
• High-quality work with a strong existing client base
• Clear progression and long-term career development
• Strong mentoring from respected senior lawyers and partners
• Hybrid and flexible working culture
• Modern, forward-thinking approach with investment in AI and innovation
• Supportive, people-focused environment with excellent staff retention
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor looking to step into one of the South Coast's standout employment teams, where the quality of work, culture and long-term prospects genuinely align.

Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch for a confidential discussion.