Employment Solicitor

Clayton Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked Chambers firm in London seeks an ambitious Employment Solicitor to manage high-value and high-profile cases. You will work within a collaborative environment, gaining exposure to significant legal matters and exceptional career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates must have experience in contentious employment law and a passion for delivering outstanding results.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in high-value and high-profile employment litigation.
• Proficient in managing complex cases within the High Court.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle contentious employment matters for high-profile clients.
• Deliver exceptional results in complex cases.
• Collaborate with a dynamic legal team.

Skills

Contentious employment law expertise

Litigation management

Commercial awareness

Ability to handle sensitive cases

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Employment Solicitor – High-Value / High-Profile Work

Location : London

Salary : Competitive, based on experience

This client is a top-ranked Chambers firm recognised for our outstanding work advising Senior Executives in London. Ranked by the Legal for both employer and employee work, our partners are among the best in the profession – including Chambers-ranked leaders , Super Lawyers , Legal recommended lawyers, and those named in the Lawyer Hot .

With 6 equity partners , associates , and a highly skilled support team of 8 practice staff , we are a dynamic, ambitious, and respected employment law team handling work at the very highest level.

The Work

They specialise in high-value, high-profile contentious employment matters – often with a commercial or reputational dimension. Our core client base includes :

• Senior executives in financial services
• Partners in professional services firms
• Consultant doctors and senior leaders in industry
• A select number of employees with high-stakes claims
• Around employers, from major household names to niche businesses

Our definition of “employment work” is intentionally broad. If it arises out of work and has a dispute or potential dispute element, we’re interested. This includes :

• Restrictive covenant disputes
• Whistleblowing and discrimination cases
• Partnership and LLP matters

Misrepresentation, harassment, and workplace stress claims

Much of our litigation is in the High Court , and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results in complex and sensitive cases.

What They Offer

The chance to work on headline-making cases with some of the leading lawyers in the field

A varied and intellectually stimulating workload

A supportive and collaborative environment where your skills will be nurtured and developed

Competitive remuneration and clear progression opportunities

If you’re an ambitious employment solicitor who thrives on high-value, high-profile work and wants to learn from some of the best in the business, we’d love to hear from you.