EMPLOYMENT LAWYER 2-7 PQE (UK-Wide Opportunities)

EMPLOYMENT LAWYER 2-7 PQE (UK-Wide Opportunities)

2-7 Years PQE

📍 Birmingham | Edinburgh | Glasgow | Leeds | London | Manchester

COMPANY OVERVIEW

A top-tier employment law firm, renowned for its Employment & Reward team, operates across Europe, the Gulf, Asia Pacific and Australia, advising FTSE blue-chip companies, financial institutions and multinationals.

A leader in employment law innovation, the firm tackles tribunal disputes, corporate transactions, restructuring and executive-level matters, shaping the future of workforce legal strategy.

This is a prime opportunity for Employment Lawyers (2-7 years PQE) to work on high-profile cases and grow within a leading global firm.

THE ROLE

As an Employment Lawyer, you will:

🔹 Advise top-tier clients on strategic employment law matters including workforce restructuring, employment litigation and compliance.

🔹 Manage complex employment tribunal claims including discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal cases.

🔹 Handle cross-border employment law issues, working with global clients on international mobility and workforce management.

🔹 Support M&A and outsourcing transactions, advising on employment due diligence and TUPE regulations.

🔹 Work on senior executive matters including boardroom disputes, executive terminations and restrictive covenants.

🔹 Advocate in High Court litigation, including high-value contract disputes and injunctions.

🔹 Contribute to strategic projects such as global change management, gender pay gap audits and reward philosophy initiatives.

🔹 Collaborate with international colleagues, providing employment law expertise across multiple jurisdictions.

REQUIREMENTS

To excel in this role, you should have:

✅ 2-7 years PQE in employment law within a reputable commercial practice.

✅ Experience advising on employment tribunal litigation, restructuring and high-level workforce management.

✅ Strong technical expertise in UK employment law, with exposure to international employment matters being advantageous.

✅ Ability to handle high-value, complex disputes with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach.

✅ Excellent client advisory, drafting and negotiation skills.

✅ A commercially aware mindset, understanding the evolving business needs of clients.

✅ Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work on cross-office and multi-disciplinary projects.

WHAT’S ON OFFER FOR YOU

💰 Generous, market-leading salary – recognising your skills and the value you bring.

📚 Exceptional training & career development, with ongoing mentoring and tailored career progression.

🌍 Engage in high-profile global projects, working alongside top-tier legal professionals across international teams.

⚖️ Take on early responsibility with direct client engagement, setting the stage for rapid career growth.

🤝 Be part of an inclusive and collaborative team, where diversity and innovation drive success.