Employment Lawyer Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Employment Lawyer roles are classified under Solicitors and lawyers (SOC 2412) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What solicitors and lawyers earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most solicitors and lawyers in the UK earn between £41,392 and £77,584 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £51,600 (SOC 2412), sitting at the 41st percentile of what UK employers pay and £5,704 below the median.
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International Employment Counsel (UK) Specialist in UK Employment Laws Position Overview We are seeking to recruit an experienced solicitor with Employment Law expertise to join our Legal team based in our London office, who has knowledge of United Kingdom (UK) employment laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to global investment banks. Experience with and awareness of applicable European Union (EU) employment law is ideal. The successful candidate will support the international office
Employment Lawyer Interpath United Kingdom Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring capabilities. We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what’s right, every time, sets us apart. Our divers
Employment Lawyer Perm Ref 70632 London £ 130 – 145K This leading Employment team at a global law firm is hiring an Employment Associate who must have at least 3 years PQE in the UK jurisdiction. The practice excels in respondent employment Litigation and advisory and has numerous high-profile clients in sectors such as FS, Tech and Retail. The team’s ongoing success and growth has created the pressing need for an Employment lawyer at the mid to senior level (3 – 7 pqe as a guide) to join. Litig
Senior Employment Lawyer Location: London Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive We are growing and looking for an ambitious, curious, dynamic and technically skilled person to join our team as Senior Employment Lawyer / Head of Employment Law, an experienced professional in law and leadership who combines deep expertise in UK employment law and investigations with a sophisticated understanding of workplace culture, people dynamics,
We are currently seeking Employment Lawyers for leading corporations in a variety of industries. Responsibilities: Provide counseling on UK employment law, specialising in employee relations, intricate performance processes, exits, and settlement agreements. Offer strong international employment counseling experience, advising on risks and supporting HR with policies and training initiatives. Support procurement & commercial teams in the business; contrac
We are currently looking to hire a Senior Associate into our highly regarded specialist Reading Employment team. The team works as part of the Firm’s wider Thames Valley and South Coast employment offering which would involve work from the Oxford office on occasion (one or two days a month), and from Southampton (usually one day a month). The role on offer is a great opportunity to develop; the prospects for advancement are real. The team provides advice on all areas of employment law and acts f
Our Employment Team is recognised for its practical, commercially-focused support for clients across a range of sectors. We are looking for a talented individual to join our team as a Training and Knowledge Lawyer. This is an excellent opportunity to blend technical legal expertise with business development and client engagement. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and advancing our team’s knowledge base, ensuring our clients and colleagues benefit from cutting-edge advice and training i
We are seeking an experienced employment lawyer (Rechstanwalt) to join the Practical Law team. Practical Law is a leading online know-how service providing expert-created, practical maintained content to help legal professionals work smarter and advise with confidence. Practical Law is part of Thomson Reuters, one of the world’s most trusted providers of answers across law, tax, compliance, government and media. Practical Law editors are experienced legal professionals who sit at the intersectio
We are recruiting for a talented Lawyer to join our hugely successful Employment team in Cardiff. We’re seeking those with experience in equality/discrimination and have experience of employment tribunals. We would like those who are extremely proficient within Employment law and have the ability to manage client meetings and lead complex negotiations. It's also vital to have experience within redundancy and restructure, employment terminations and TUPE agreements. We would be looking for those
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Employment Lawyer roles fall under SOC 2412 (Solicitors and lawyers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Employment Lawyer positions.