Employment Lawyer

Walsh Employment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Walsh Employment is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join their specialist law firm in London. The role involves advising on complex employment and partnership disputes, managing high-profile client matters, and supporting negotiations within a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have over 4 years’ PQE in employment law and a strong contentious background.

This position offers a competitive salary of £90-150K, plus bonuses and an excellent benefits package, providing opportunities for professional growth and client relationship building.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ PQE in employment law or partnership law.
• Experience in a top-tier employment or partnership law firm.
• Experience with whistleblowing, discrimination, or partnership disputes.

Responsibilities

• Advising on employment and partnership disputes.
• Managing high-profile client matters.
• Supporting negotiations and tribunal proceedings.

Skills

Contentious employment law background

Litigation skills

Negotiation skills

ADR skills

Client relationship skills

Job description

Location: London City – hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days home

Salary: £90-150K plus bonus and excellent benefits package

About the Opportunity

Join a highly regarded specialist employment and partnership law firm based in the City of London, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-value, high-profile and sensitive employment and partnership matters, advising employers, firms, employees, partners, directors and senior executives.

Key Requirements

• 4+ years’ PQE in employment law, partnership law or related disputes
• Experience gained within a top-tier employment or partnership law firm
• Strong contentious employment law background
• Experience with complex matters involving whistleblowing, discrimination, team moves or partnership disputes
• Strong litigation, negotiation and ADR skills
• Understanding of financial services or professional services clients
• Excellent communication, judgement and client relationship skills
• Interest in business development, mentoring and long-term progression

Role & Responsibilities

• Advising on complex employment and partnership disputes
• Managing high-profile and sensitive client matters
• Supporting negotiations, dispute resolution and tribunal or court proceedings
• Working with sophisticated clients across financial and professional services
• Building client relationships and supporting business development
• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team growth

Why Join?

A superb opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join a leading specialist firm, work on complex City-level matters and develop their profile within a highly respected employment and partnership law practice.