Employment Associate in City of London

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a qualified Employment Law Solicitor (4-8 years PQE) to join our specialist Employment Law team based in London City. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated solicitor to work on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters within a supportive, forward-thinking and commercially focused environment.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of employment law matters, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy, TUPE, breach of contract, restrictive covenants and settlement agreements.
• Advising employers and employees on employment risk management, workplace issues and dispute avoidance strategies.
• Conducting and advising on Employment Tribunal litigation, including drafting pleadings, witness statements and schedules of loss.
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations and ACAS conciliation.
• Drafting and reviewing employment documentation, including contracts of employment, policies, procedures and settlement agreements.
• Providing clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice tailored to each client’s objectives.
• Supporting clients with day-to-day HR and employment law issues as part of ongoing advisory relationships.
• Engaging in business development activities, including networking, building client relationships and contributing to the growth of the Employment Law department.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
• Keeping up to date with developments in employment law and Employment Tribunal practice.

Key skills & experience required

• A qualified solicitor with 4-8 years PQE specialising in employment law.
• Strong experience handling Employment Tribunal claims from inception to conclusion.
• Excellent technical knowledge of employment law, including discrimination, unfair dismissal and contractual claims.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills, with experience achieving commercial settlements.
• High-quality drafting skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently while meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional client care and communication skills, with a practical and solution-focused approach.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive interest in business development.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with case management systems.
• A flexible, pragmatic and client-focused approach to employment law.

What we offer

• We offer a competitive salary depending on experience, a clear pathway for career progression and a comprehensive benefits package:
• Salary: £75,000-£95,000 per annum
• 26 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Paid sick leave
• Death in service benefit
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Clear opportunities for career progression through our development plan