Employment Solicitor

Taylor Root; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Top 100 London law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover parental leave. Join a standout team where you will advise clients on employment law matters, handle litigation, and contribute to business development in an inclusive, high-performing environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Supportive, inclusive culture

Exposure to high-profile, intellectually stimulating work

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE with a strong background in employment law.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Common law qualified lawyers welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers across sectors including financial services, education, charities, media, and sport.
• Handling employment tribunal and High Court litigation.
• Supporting senior executives on complex employment matters.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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Legal Recruitment Senior Director | Private Practice | London

Employment Solicitor | Top 100 London Law Firm | 12-Month FTC

Our client, a prestigious Top 100 London law firm is seeking a talented employment lawyer to join their standout team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover parental leave. This is a rare opportunity to work with a firm known for its exceptional client base, collaborative culture, and modern approach to law.

The Role:

• Duration: 12-month FTC
• Location: London (hybrid working – minimum 40% in-office)
• Covering a parental leave within a high-performing team

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Advising employers across sectors including financial services, education, charities, media, and sport
• Handling employment tribunal and High Court litigation (team moves, competition disputes)
• Supporting senior executives on complex employment matters
• Contributing to business development, thought leadership, and client training

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• 4+ years’ PQE with strong background in employment law gained at a highly regarded law firm
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Confident communicator with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Common law qualified lawyers welcome to apply – must have right to work in the UK (the firm is unable to offer sponsorship)

Why Join?

• Work with a Chambers & Legal 500-ranked team
• Exposure to high-profile, intellectually stimulating work
• Supportive, inclusive culture with flexible working options- the role can be 4 or 5 days a week
• Be part of a firm that blends modern thinking with timeless values

If you’re ready to make an impact in a firm that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration – this could be your next move.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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