At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on complex employment law matters and manage litigation cases.
- Company: Leading specialist employment law firm in the City of London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and strong professional development focus.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with clear progression opportunities and innovative legal tech focus.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to high-profile clients and make a real impact in employment law.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 1-4 years' PQE in employment law and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 110000 £ per year.
Nixon McQuade are working with a leading specialist employment law firm seeking an Employment Lawyer to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile and complex employment matters, advising senior executives, partners, and employers across a range of sectors. You will gain exposure to sophisticated clients from the outset and play an active role in a collaborative and ambitious team.
Role
- Advising clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters
- Managing Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation matters
- Supporting clients through disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, and workplace investigation processes
- Advising on executive exits, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and workplace disputes
- Assisting with partnership-related matters and disputes
- Leading settlement negotiations and providing strategic employment law advice
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Contributing to business development initiatives and the continued growth of the practice
Candidate Profile
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 1–4 years' PQE in employment law
- Experience handling contentious employment matters and Employment Tribunal claims
- Strong academic background and excellent communication skills
- Commercially aware with a practical and client-focused approach
- Confident working directly with senior stakeholders and sophisticated clients
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Collaborative, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset
- Interest in legal technology and innovative ways of delivering legal services
What's on Offer
- Exposure to high-quality and varied employment law work
- Direct client contact and responsibility from an early stage
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Hybrid working and strong focus on professional development
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
- Competitive salary, bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package
For further information on this vacancy, please reach out on LinkedIn. Email: Peter@nixonmcquade.com
Employment Solicitor (1-4PQE) in City of London employer: Nixon McQuade
Nixon McQuade is an exceptional employer, offering Employment Solicitors the chance to engage with high-profile clients in a dynamic and supportive environment located in the heart of the City of London. With a strong emphasis on professional development, hybrid working options, and clear pathways for career progression, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to a collaborative team culture that values innovation and client-focused solutions.
