Employment Lawyer 1 – 4 pqe

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking an Employment Associate to join its leading UK employment practice in London. The role offers exposure to a first-class mix of proceedings and advisory work, with a supportive culture and strong work-life balance.

Ideal candidates are NQ–4 years PQE in England & Wales, with solid employment law knowledge and experience advising employer clients across contentious and non-contentious matters. Excellent drafting and client management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• NQ to 4 years PQE England & Wales qualified solicitor.
• Experience practicing in a reputable city or regional employment team.
• Strong technical employment law knowledge.
• Experience advising employer clients across a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Excellent drafting, communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Join a Tier 1 employment practice and handle a broad mix of matters.
• Work closely with market-leading partners on high-profile mandates.
• Take advantage of mentoring and excellent partner access.
• Benefit from a genuinely supportive culture and strong work-life balance.

Skills

Drafting

Communication

Client management

Education

England & Wales qualified solicitor

Job description

Taylor Root is delighted to be working with a leading UK employment practice in its search for an Employment Associate to join its highly regarded team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for and junior and mi-level lawyer to join a Tier 1 ranked employment practice recognised as one of the strongest teams in the market. The team advises an impressive roster of household-name businesses, multinational corporates, high-growth companies and market-leading employers across a broad range of sectors.

The role offers exposure to a first-class mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including complex tribunal litigation, workplace investigations, senior executive issues, restructurings, business protection matters, and strategic advisory work. Associates are given great client exposure and work closely alongside market-leading partners on some of the most interesting and high-profile mandates in the sector.

This opportunity stands out not only for the quality of work and client base, but also for its firm and team culture. The firm has built a reputation for being an excellent environment in which to develop a career, offering a genuinely supportive and collegiate team, flexible working practices and one of the strongest work-life balance propositions available within the City employment market.

The Candidate

• NQ to 4 years PQE England & Wales qualified solicitor
• experience practicing in a reputable city or regional employment team
• strong technical employment law knowledge
• experience advising employer clients across a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters,
• excellent drafting, communication and client management skills

The Opportunity

• Join a Tier 1 employment practice.
• Advise an exceptional client base of leading domestic and international businesses.
• Broad mix of contentious and advisory employment work.
• Excellent partner access and mentoring.
• Genuinely supportive culture and collaborative environment.
• Strong work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.
• Clear progression prospects within a market-leading team.

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