Employment Rights Lawyer

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid workplace

Salary: £52,021–£55,932 per year, plus an additional £4,000 car cash allowance

Company

hirify.global is a social justice law firm representing injured and mistreated people and trade unions, with 800 staff across 18 UK offices.

What you will do

• Manage a full caseload involving employment rights advice, client contact, and litigation.
• Advise and represent clients in unfair dismissal, discrimination, and other employment matters.
• Apply Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal rules, evidence requirements, and litigation processes.
• Assess the prospects and value of Employment Tribunal claims and calculate special damages and other financial aspects.
• Draft legal documents, communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, and provide advocacy.
• Organise case files and electronic case management records, while informally guiding junior staff when required.

Requirements

• Minimum two years’ experience handling a full caseload, including direct client contact and litigation.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant employment rights laws and regulations.
• Ability to work with Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal rules, evidence, and litigation processes.
• Ability to evaluate claim prospects and value and calculate special damages and other financial aspects.
• Strong verbal and written communication, drafting, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately within tight timelines and manage case files effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word and knowledge of electronic case management systems.
• Empathy for clients, positive relationship-building, collaboration, and effective teamwork.

Culture & Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme, permanent health insurance, life assurance, and a Healthcare Cash Plan.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and five additional days over the Christmas shutdown.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, organised sports and social club, and annual travel and parking loans.
• Financial assistance for professional development.
• Disability Confident Employer.

Hiring process

• Stages: application, phone screen, and interview.
• Applications close on 13 November 2026.