G2 Legal Limited
Employment Barrister
London & South East | Hybrid | Permanent
This is a standout opportunity for a talented Employment Barrister to join a growing in-house advocacy function within a highly regarded national law firm.
The Opportunity
You’ll step into a busy and expanding advocacy team, delivering high-quality representation across a diverse client base. Expect a steady flow of Employment Tribunal advocacy—from preliminary through to full hearings.
Crucially, this role allows you to focus on what you do best: advocacy. You won’t be responsible for running litigation or managing your own caseload from start to finish.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Representing clients in Employment Tribunal hearings
- Drafting pleadings, opinions and advisory documents
- Collaborating closely with Solicitors and Senior Advocates
- Supporting training initiatives for clients and internal teams
- Delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Barrister (or Solicitor Advocate)
- Circa 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience
- Strong Employment Tribunal advocacy experience
- Excellent drafting and presentation skills
- Commercial awareness and a client-first mindset
- A genuine interest in employment law and advocacy-led practice
Why Apply?
- Advocacy-focused role – no requirement to manage files or conduct litigation
- High-quality work from a broad and reputable client base
- Collaborative team environment with strong mentoring and support
- Clear growth opportunity within a developing advocacy unit
- Flexible working and competitive salary/benefits package
The Firm
You’ll be joining a well-established UK law firm known for its collaborative culture, strong sector expertise and commitment to professional development. With a growing advocacy capability and an ambitious strategy, this is an excellent time to get involved and help shape the future of the function.
Apply Now
If you’re an Employment Barrister looking to focus on advocacy while working as part of a progressive and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please apply or get in touch with G2 Legal today.
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