At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-stakes employment litigation and provide strategic advice to clients.
- Company: Top-tier employment law boutique in Canary Wharf, London.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, merit-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for mentorship and career growth alongside leading partners.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in high-value cases.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE in employment law with strong advocacy skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Location: Canary Wharf, London (Office-based)
Salary: Highly Competitive Base + Transparent, Merit-Based Bonus + Benefits
The Practice: This is for a Legal 500-ranked niche employment law boutique based in London. At this firm, contentious litigation and executive advisory are the core business. As a Senior Associate, you will take immediate conduct of an active caseload. The workload has high-value claimant-side litigation for senior executives, directors, and high-net-worth professionals across the financial, legal, and tech sectors as well as a high volume element of lower value claims.
- Contentious Litigation: Leading complex Employment Tribunal and High Court claims.
- Advocacy: Acting as a trusted advisor to clients navigating crises, requiring sharp commercial judgment and strategy.
- Mentor & Fee-Earning Leadership: Working directly alongside Legal 500 "Leading Partners" to mentor, manage case strategy, and drive the firm's top-tier market standing.
You are a trained and experienced Employment Solicitor or Barrister who thrives on strategic advocacy and dispute resolution.
Experience: 5+ years PQE with a proven track record within a respected Legal 500 boutique or recognised national employment practice. Comprehensive experience handling complex claimant-side litigation, drafting pleadings, managing disclosure, and handling high-level executive advisory work. A poised, commanding communicator capable of guiding senior professionals through highly stressful career crises with authority, commercial acumen, and sharp legal instinct.
Financial Performance: A highly competitive base salary paired with a transparent, meritocratic bonus scheme that directly rewards individual fee-generation and high performance.
Location: Working from a Canary Wharf office.
At Redwing Recruitment, we handle all senior legal placements with absolute discretion. To arrange an off-the-record discussion regarding the firm's profile, billable expectations, or specific hybrid flexibility, please contact Peter at Redwing.
Employment Lawyer/senior Lawyer in London employer: Redwing Recruitment Limited
Join a prestigious Legal 500-ranked employment law boutique in the heart of Canary Wharf, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and mentorship. With a highly competitive salary and a transparent, merit-based bonus structure, this firm not only rewards your hard work but also offers you the opportunity to lead high-stakes litigation while collaborating with industry-leading partners. Experience a fulfilling career where your expertise in contentious litigation is valued, and your contributions directly impact the firm's top-tier market standing.
Contact Details:
Redwing Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
