Employment Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. This role focuses on non-contentious respondent work, representing employers in various employment law matters, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, and redundancy. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of post-qualification experience and excellent communication skills to ensure exceptional client care. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable law firm and contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment while covering maternity leave starting in May.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in employment law with experience in handling respondent work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of respondent employment matters including unfair dismissal.
• Provide advisory services and manage client interactions.

Skills

Employment Law

Client Care

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

EMPLOYMENT SOLICITOR – 12 MONTH FTC, 6 + PQE, Circa £70, 000- £80,000 per annum, LONDON. A Legal 500 law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Locum to cover a 12-month maternity leave, starting in May. Job ref: 9054

PQE REQUIRED: 6 + PQE

LOCATION: London

The appointed candidate will primarily focus on non-contentious respondent work, representing employers in a wide range of employment law matters. While the role is mainly advisory, it also includes a small portion of claimant and contentious work.

1. You will handle a caseload of respondent employment matters, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, and redundancy.
2. Applications are open to qualified Solicitors with 6 + years PQE in employment law and demonstrated expertise in handling respondent work.
3. The ideal locum will be available starting in May for approximately 12 months to provide maternity leave coverage.
4. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients and other stakeholders and offer exceptional levels of client care.

To apply contact Kaye Thumpston on 0207 183 8586 or email [emailprotected] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.