Are you an experienced Employment Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career? Eventus Legal are seeking an Employment Lawyer to join an innovative Legal 500 law firm in Liverpool. This is a permanent full-time or part-time job opportunity offering hybrid and flexible working, an excellent package including a salary of up to £75,000 (depending on experience), 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, life cover, healthcare and much more!
About the Job
In this Employment Lawyer job you will work within the AfterAthena arm of Napthens, providing expertise in employment, HR, and health & safety law. You will handle a varied caseload of both contentious and non‑contentious matters, supporting clients across sectors.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising clients on employment law issues (disciplinary, grievances, performance management, capability)
- Acting on tribunal claims: drafting responses, case strategy, bundles, representation
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, handbooks
- Advising on restructuring, redundancies, TUPE and business transfers
- Supporting corporate workstreams, due diligence, mergers & acquisitions
- Delivering training, webinars and client workshops
- Contributing to business development and client relationship building
You will operate with a degree of autonomy over own caseload, reporting into senior leadership of the employment law team.
About You
You’ll be an experienced Employment Solicitor who is currently managing a varied caseload of employment matters. Your skills and background should include:
- Solid foundation in employment law and HR advisory work
- Experience in tribunal work or litigation (or keen interest in building this)
- Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Commercial awareness and a “client first” approach
- Confidence in business development, networking or client relationship work
Ideally you will have at least 3 years PQE (or equivalent experience).
Benefits and Rewards
The successful Senior Commercial Property Lawyer will be joining a firm that offers the quality of work typically found in large, city-based practices — without sacrificing work-life balance or a supportive culture.
In addition to an above market average salary, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package that includes:
- Generous holiday allowance: 28 days plus bank holidays
- 4% Pension contributions
- Life Assurance (2 x salary)
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements helping you to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Voluntary healthcare cash plan to support your health needs
- Discounts on legal services
- Regular social and community activities, fostering team connection and local engagements
- Ongoing professional development with clear opportunities to grow your career
About the Firm
This job role is with an award-winning full-service law firm with a strong reputation across the North West. Known for their innovative approach and people-first culture, they provide high-quality legal services with a strong focus on technology and collaboration.
Their employment law team is highly regarded, with a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic advice across a broad spectrum of HR and legal issues. With continued growth and investment in their legal services division, the firm offers excellent progression opportunities and a genuinely flexible working culture.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern legal business where your contribution is recognised, and your development is supported.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Employment Lawyer job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530 737333 for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.
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