Leading employment team looking to strengthen London offering with hire of talented employment solicitor
Employment Solicitor – Senior Associate – London
One of our most exciting law firm clients is looking to recruit an experienced employment solicitor to join its award-winning Employment team in London.
Overview
- Title: Senior Associate
- Location: London
- Salary: £110,000-£125,000, depending on experience
- PQE: 5+
- Working pattern: Full-time with hybrid and flexible working
- Reports to: Partner
- Experience: Strong background in contentious respondent work as well as non-contentious advisory.
Fantastic mix of employment work of the highest quality
This is an opportunity to work on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including high-value disputes, standalone advisory work and transactional support. You’ll work closely with colleagues in London, with opportunities to collaborate with the firm’s international teams.
Experience with retail or financial services clients would be an advantage. The firm also advises major household brands.
More about the London employment offering
An employment solicitor working within this vibrant London offering can expect to advise on everything from high-stakes employment litigation and major whistleblowing cases to corporate governance issues and a wide range of advisory matters. The team has acted in significant cases before the Court of Appeal, the UK Supreme Court as well as Court of Justice of the European Union.
Depending on your experience, you’ll advise on matters including:
- Day-to-day employment issues, including contracts and policies, grievances and disciplinaries, absence management, family leave, discrimination and whistleblowing risks, and restructuring.
- Employment Tribunal claims and other contentious matters.
- Settlement agreements and related documentation.
- Employment aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence, risk reporting, transaction documents and post-completion integration.
- Larger projects alongside partners and senior lawyers, while taking increasing ownership of smaller matters with appropriate supervision.
- Coordination with colleagues in London, as well as across the firm’s international offering.
You’ll also contribute to the development of the practice, support and coach junior colleagues, and build strong client relationships by understanding clients’ businesses and objectives.
The right fit
You’ll have at least five years’ PQE, or equivalent relevant experience, and a strong background in employment law across both contentious and non-contentious work.
You’ll also be able to demonstrate:
- A practical, commercially minded approach to delivering legal advice.
- Strong client relationship skills and an interest in developing new business.
- The ability to manage matters efficiently, including pricing, resourcing and the use of technology.
- Good financial awareness and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues.
- A commitment to supporting and developing junior team members.
- An inclusive, supportive approach and a desire to contribute to a collaborative firm culture.
Apply
For a confidential discussion about this employment senior associate opportunity please feel free to contact us or apply with an up-to-date CV.
