At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on diverse employment law matters and manage tribunal litigation.
- Company: Boutique law firm in London's West End with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Genuine responsibility, excellent career progression, and direct client contact.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a focus on professional development.
- Why this job: Join a top-ranked team and gain exposure to high-profile cases.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with up to 3 years' PQE and strong employment law grounding.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
- Junior Employment Solicitor
- Boutique West End London Firm
- Legal 500, Chambers Ranked Team
A highly regarded boutique law firm in London's West End is seeking a Junior Employment Solicitor to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified solicitor or junior associate looking to build their career within a collaborative, partner-led environment that offers high-quality work, genuine responsibility and excellent long-term progression.
The successful candidate will advise both employers and employees across a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to an exceptionally varied caseload, working with a diverse client base that includes businesses, senior executives, high-net-worth individuals and trade unions.
Working closely with experienced partners, you will benefit from direct client contact, early responsibility and involvement in complex, high-profile matters.
The Role
- Advising both claimant and respondent clients on a wide range of employment law matters.
- Acting for senior executives on complex and high-value employment issues, including exits, settlement agreements, discrimination and whistleblowing claims.
- Managing and assisting with Employment Tribunal litigation from inception through to final hearing.
- Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, service agreements and settlement agreements.
- Advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancies, discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal matters.
- Supporting corporate transactions with employment-related due diligence and TUPE advice.
- Assisting with trade union matters and developing experience within this specialist area.
- Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.
- The Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with up to 3 years' PQE (NQs with a strong employment seat are encouraged to apply).
- Solid grounding in employment law with experience gained at a reputable firm.
- Strong technical ability and excellent drafting skills.
- Commercially minded with a proactive and client-focused approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Keen to develop within a boutique practice offering genuine long-term career prospects.
This role offers a breadth of exposure that is rarely found at this level, all within a supportive team that combines the quality of work with the close-knit culture of a boutique practice.
Work in the Team of a Legal 500 and Chambers Recognised Partner.
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Employment Solicitor employer: Douglas Scott Ltd
Douglas Scott Ltd is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of London, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the finance team. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in legal aid cost recovery. Join us to be part of a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.
