Employment Law Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top legal firm in London is seeking an Employment Law Solicitor with 4-6 years PQE. This role involves managing a range of employment matters and providing detailed legal advice. The firm values innovation and collaboration, offering a competitive salary, bonus structure, and benefits including private healthcare and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Auto enrolment pension

Qualifications

• 4-6 years PQE as an Employment lawyer admitted to practice in England & Wales.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Experience conducting investigations on behalf of clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advise on misconduct, sickness absence, grievances, TUPE, and restructures.
• Conduct Employment Tribunal litigation up to hearing stage.

Skills

Knowledge of Pensions law

Strong technical ability

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

2:1 at degree level or equivalent

Job description

Top Legal 500 located in the heart of the City are currently seeking an Employment Law Solicitor of 4-6 years PQE. This is your chance to work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.

Firm

Leading law firm with an office in Central London as well as in West Yorkshire, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK are specialists in their fields of Litigation, Employment, Property Litigation and Projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Advise on misconduct, sickness absence, grievances, TUPE, and restructures
• Conduct Employment Tribunal litigation up to hearing stage
• Draft and negotiate Settlement Agreements
• Provide advice on industrial relations and strike action
• Deliver training sessions to clients on employment topics
• Support partners on complex matters and contribute to business development

Desirable experience

• Knowledge of Pensions law and data protection
• Experience conducting investigations on behalf of clients

Person specification

• 4-6 years PQE an an Employment lawyer and admitted to practice within England & Wales
• Academic background with 2:1 at degree level or equivalent
• Highly focused
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive salary to be discussed at interview plus a bonus structure
• 25 days holiday
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Auto enrolment pension