Dentons
Senior Lawyer, Helix
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Department/Division: Helix
Duration: Permanent
Reports to: Helix
Type of Role: Remote
Budget Responsibilities: No
Reference number: 10704
The Role
We are looking for a talented Senior Employment Lawyer to join a specialist team delivering high-volume Employment Tribunal work for a small number of major clients.
This is not a traditional private practice role. You will work as a true extension of client in-house legal teams, handling significant tribunal matters in a more focused, modern and tech-enabled way. It is a chance to do high-quality contentious work with real ownership, close client contact and the backing of Dentons’ Band 1 Employment team.
Why this role is different
- You will work closely with a small number of key clients, not across countless competing demands.
- You will gain a genuine understanding of client businesses and operate as a true extension of their in-house legal team.
- You will be part of a modern, tech-enabled delivery model that combines legal expertise with smarter ways of working.
- The role offers more focus, greater predictability and, in many cases, more flexibility than a traditional private practice role, with working patterns that better reflect client team hours.
- The team takes a grown-up approach to working life: it understands that people have commitments outside work and values trust, flexibility and clear communication alongside high performance.
- It is a chance to do high-quality, high-profile work in a supportive team that works differently.
What you will do
- You will manage a busy caseload of Employment Tribunal claims, mainly unfair dismissal and discrimination matters, delivering clear, commercial and practical advice at pace.
- This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility. You will be expected to take ownership of matters, build strong client relationships, work confidently within a structured delivery model, and help drive excellent service and continuous improvement.
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Who we are looking for
We are interested in lawyers with 5+ PQE, although we would also welcome candidates with strong relevant experience at other levels.
You will ideally have:
- Strong general employment law experience.
- Solid Employment Tribunal experience.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills.
- The ability to manage high volumes of work to tight deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- An interest in working in a more innovative, client-integrated way.
Experience of volume litigation is a strong advantage. Experience supervising junior lawyers is also welcome.
The kind of person who will thrive here
You will be:
- Commercially minded and solutions-focused.
- Confident taking ownership.
- Highly organised and calm under pressure.
- Committed to excellent client service.
- Collaborative, responsive and proactive.
- Open to new ways of working and improving how legal services are delivered.
Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to do excellent Employment Tribunal work in a team that feels different: more connected to clients, more focused in scope, and more modern in approach. If you want strong quality work, real responsibility, close client relationships and the chance to be part of an ambitious and supportive team, this is a standout opportunity.
Firm Profile
Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity
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Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurotype, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We are also “Happy to Talk Flexible Working” and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements.
Dentons is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates with a disability may choose to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Where application volumes are high, we may offer interviews to those who best meet the minimum criteria, consistent with our approach for all candidates.
During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.
If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com.
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If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.
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