GBH Law | Employment Lawyer Vacancy

Surrey Law Society; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm in Godalming is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to support a varied portfolio of clients. Responsibilities include advising on employment law, drafting contracts, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong legal skills and experience, with a minimum of 5 years PQE. The role offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements, fostering a collaborative culture. Join a team recognized for excellence and client service, and make a real impact on diverse legal matters.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive and inclusive culture

Access to high-quality work

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE or equivalent.
• Proficiency in handling all aspects of employment law.
• Experience with client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Draft and review employment contracts and policies.
• Handle disputes in the Employment Tribunal.

Skills

Strong employment law experience

Excellent communicator

Strategic commercial thinker

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Qualified solicitor (at least 5 years PQE or equivalent)

Job description

Hybrid (flexible working with offices based in Godalming)

GBH Law

GBH Law is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join our growing practice.

Location: Hybrid (flexible working with offices based in Godalming)

Hours: Full or Part-Time considered (flexible schedule to suit the right candidate)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Us

GBH Law is a modern, forward-thinking commercial law firm recognised in the Legal 500. We deliver practical, strategic legal solutions to a wide range of clients ranging from owner-managed businesses and independent schools to professional firms, AIM-listed companies and global organisations.

We’re immensely proud of our collaborative culture, emphasis on work‑life balance, and our reputation for excellence and client service. We have recently been recognised by The Surrey Law Society in their 2025 Awards having been highly commended in the Employer of the Year 2025 category, and we were highly commended in the Professional Services category at the Surrey Business Awards 2025. We were also finalists in the Employer of the Year and Company of the Year categories at the Dynamic Awards 2025 and winners at the Insider South East Dealmaker Awards 2025 in the Deal of the Year (sub £10m) category.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and commercially aware employment solicitor to join our team, supporting a varied portfolio of clients with their employment matters and providing strategic advice that aligns with their business goals. You will work directly with clients as well as supporting other members of our team with matters which require specialist employment‑law input.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on all aspects of contentious and non‑contentious employment law with minimal supervision including:
• Drafting and advising on employment contracts, service agreements, handbooks, policies and procedures
• Advising on severance terms, including at executive level, and preparing settlement agreements
• Advising in relation to disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability processes, ill‑health absences and termination of employment including redundancy processes
• Providing advice on family friendly rights
• Advising on data protection issues and data subject access requests
• Handling disputes in the Employment Tribunal including unfair and wrongful dismissal claims, discrimination and whistleblowing claims
• Advising in relation to disputes regarding breach of confidentiality and post‑termination restrictions
• Supporting our corporate team with employment elements of transactions and due diligence processes
• Managing client relationships and mentoring and supporting more junior team members
• Engaging in business development
• Helping to shape the continued growth of our employment practice

About You

• Qualified solicitor (at least 5 years PQE or equivalent)
• Strong employment law experience and excellent technical legal skills
• Ability to ascertain a clear understanding of clients’ needs quickly and effectively
• Excellent communicator who can explain legal issues clearly and simply and adapt their style to deal with a variety of clients
• A strategic commercial thinker with a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client‑first mindset
• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a collaborative team

What We Offer

• Flexible, full or part‑time working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Hybrid working, with two days in the office each week
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• The opportunity to work as part of an award‑winning and Legal 500‑ranked team
• Access to high‑quality, stimulating work across a broad client base

Join Us

If you’re looking for a role that offers challenge, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact and progress within the firm, we’d love to hear from you.