Employment Solicitor

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international law firm in London is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor with 4-8 years of PQE. In this role, you'll provide corporate support and advisory services, focusing on employment law and working closely with senior partners. The firm offers a collaborative environment, competitive salary, and a chance to work on sophisticated employment matters. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative environment

Exposure to sophisticated employment matters

Qualifications

• 4-8 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Experience in advising on corporate transactions, TUPE, redundancies.
• Excellent drafting skills for contracts and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic employment law advice on corporate transactions.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and agreements.
• Support clients with HR and everyday employment law queries.

Skills

Corporate support and advisory work

Employment law expertise

Technical knowledge

Strong commercial acumen

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Employment Solicitor (4-8 PQE) – International City Law Firm – FTC

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: 3-6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: London

Practice Area: Employment Law – Corporate Support & Advisory Focus

Our client, a highly regarded international City law firm, is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their successful team on a fixed-term basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to work closely with a leading partner in a collaborative environment.

The Role

You will be involved primarily in corporate support and advisory work, providing strategic employment law advice on a range of transactional and standalone matters. While there may be some exposure to litigation, this is not the core focus of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions, including TUPE, redundancies, and senior executive matters.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• Supporting clients with day-to-day HR and employment law queries.
• Collaborating with other practice areas on multi-disciplinary matters.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 4-8 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Strong background in corporate support and advisory work within a reputable US or Top 20 law firm.
• Excellent technical knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a close-knit team.

Why Apply?

• Work with a prestigious international firm known for its exceptional client portfolio, collegiate culture, and high-quality work.
• Gain exposure to sophisticated employment matters in a supportive environment.
• ASAP start with a competitive salary.

Note: Our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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