At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on complex employment matters and manage high-profile cases.
- Company: Join a top international law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Salary up to £140k, competitive bonuses, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Enjoy hybrid working and clear career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to sophisticated clients and work on impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Qualified Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE and strong litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 140000 - 140000 £ per year.
An internationally recognised law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join its market-leading Employment practice in London. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious individual to work closely with a senior partner group on complex, high-profile employment matters. The role offers exceptional exposure to sophisticated clients, intellectually challenging work and genuine autonomy within a high-performing, collaborative team.
You will sit within a well-resourced London team supported by a large international employment platform, providing access to cross-border projects and career-defining work across multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure and transport.
The Role
- Advising on complex Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
- Supporting strategic employment advisory work on business-critical issues
- Leading aspects of cross-border employment projects and restructures
- Advising on executive appointments, exits and sensitive workforce issues
- Supporting TUPE, outsourcing and employment aspects of corporate matters
- Managing your own caseload with significant client exposure
- Working closely with partners on high-value, complex mandates
The Candidate
- Qualified Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE
- Strong experience gained within a City or international firm environment
- Background advising on complex employment litigation and advisory matters
- Experience in supporting transactional projects
- Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
- Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Comfortable managing client relationships and senior stakeholders
- Ambitious, proactive and keen to progress within an international platform
The Benefits
- Salary up to £140,000 depending on experience
- Competitive bonus structure
- 28 days annual leave increasing with service
- Private healthcare
- Life Assurance up to 6x salary
- Critical illness cover up to 5x salary
- Hybrid working in London office or Remote
- Strong partner access and mentoring
- Clear career progression pathway
Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.
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