Junior Employment Solicitor (0–2 PQE)

About the role

Vacancy: Junior Employment Solicitor (0–2 PQE)

Location: Waterfront Law, London Bridge / hybrid | Full-time or part-time

Salary: £45,000 to £52,000 depending on experience + benefits

Waterfront Law was founded nearly 25 years ago as a boutique practice. We have three core specialisms: employment, IP litigation and corporate/commercial. Today our employment team acts for global companies, SMEs, start-ups and individuals across many sectors, and we are growing.

We’re looking for a solicitor with 0–2 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) to join the team. You’ll act for both employers and employees across the full range of employment work, with a fairly even split between non-contentious advisory work and litigation, both in the Employment Tribunal and the Courts.

You’ll work closely with two partners and a mid-level associate and get early client contact, real responsibility for your own files, and advocacy opportunities at preliminary hearings. As a boutique, we can offer the variety and visibility that can be hard to find in a larger firm.

You’ll bring:

• Some experience of employment law, ideally including contentious work, and a real interest in the field
• Sound legal judgement and commercial sense
• Confidence in dealing with clients, and a collaborative approach
• An interest in building client relationships. We’ll support you to develop your business development skills, with a 10% fee-share on work you introduce.

How we work

Hybrid, with 1-2 days a week at our office near Borough Market. We welcome applications for part-time or flexible hours and from people of all backgrounds.

How to apply

Send your CV and a short covering letter or email to careers@waterfront.law by 30th October 2026. No agencies, please.