Employment Barrister

Employment Barrister

Company: Freeths

Location: Leicester, United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 2026-03-26

Reference Number: 24028630

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: Competitive

About the role

We are seeking an employment barrister/lawyer, to join our friendly and dynamic employment team. You will be a skilled advocate capable of representing clients at employment tribunal hearings and be able to provide employment advice to a range of clients from PLCs to SMEs, including advice on disciplinary and grievance matters, unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, whistleblowing, redundancy, restructures and strategic advice to senior management teams and boards.

Ideally, you will be based in our Leicester office (although we can be flexible on location to include Birmingham, Nottingham, Milton Keynes or Sheffield) working directly with the head of our Employment, Pensions and Immigration team, Rena Magdani. You will have circa 5+ years' experience and perhaps be looking for a change of direction and new challenge, where you will receive support in progressing your career in private practice. You will ideally have experience in both the ET & EAT.

The nature of the work

is fast paced, and our clients' interests are paramount so you must possess and demonstrate an enthusiasm, energy and passion for employment law, have exceptionally strong communication skills and work well in a team. The team takes a holistic approach to their work, offering a corporate level of service with a personal touch and over 90% of their work involves acting for the employer. The team also continues to experience rapid growth, so this role would suit someone who is looking to get involved in business development.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are ambitious and eager to make a reputation for yourself in a highly regarded national firm. Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths.

Become part of the team at Freeths. View some of our recent highlights on our website here.

Do we sound like a match? If you're someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we'd love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.

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About the role We are seeking an employment barrister/lawyer, to join our friendly and dynamic employment team. You will be a skilled advocate capable of representing clients at employment tribunal hearings and be able to provide employment advice to a range of clients from PLCs to SMEs, including advice on disciplinary and grievance matters, unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, whistleblowing, redundancy, restructures and strategic advice to senior management teams and boards. Ideally you will be based in our Leicester office (although we can be flexible on location to include Birmingham /Nottingham/Milton Keynes or Sheffield) working directly with the head of our Employment, Pensions and Immigration team, Rena Magdani. You will have circa 5+ years' experience and perhaps be looking for a change of direction and new challenge, where you will receive support in progressing your career in private practice. You will ideally have experience in both the ET & EAT. The nature of the work
is fast paced, and our clients' interests are paramount so you must possess and demonstrate an enthusiasm, energy and passion for employment law, have exceptionally strong communication skills and work well in a team. The team takes a holistic approach to their work, offering a corporate level of service with a personal touch and over 90% of their work involves acting for the employer. The team also continues to experience rapid growth, so this role would suit someone who is looking to get involved in business development. This is an excellent opportunity if you are ambitious and eager to make a reputation for yourself in a highly regarded national firm. Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths. Become part of the team at Freeths. View some of our recent highlights on our website here Do we sound like a match? If you're someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we'd love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.