Employment Solicitor

Taylor Root; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier international law firm in London is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor for a 6-month maternity cover. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, working closely with a senior partner, and offering expertise across advisory and litigation matters. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years PQE in employment law, and be available immediately or on short notice.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in employment law.
• Confident and proactive with independent matter management.
• Broad experience including data privacy; familiarity with financial services clients advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a range of employment law matters including contracts and policies.
• Handling contentious and non-contentious work, including TUPE and tribunal litigation.
• Supporting corporate transactions and liaising with financial services clients.

Skills

Advisory

Litigation

Corporate support

Job description

Employment Solicitor - Maternity Cover (Top-Tier International Law Firm)

Location: London (City)

Contract: Fixed-term (up to 6 months, flexible)

Start Date: ASAP

PQE: 4+ years

Our client, a highly regarded international City law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its London-based team on a maternity cover contract up to 6-months. This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established practice and work closely with a senior partner on a diverse and high-quality caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on a wide range of employment law matters, including drafting contracts, reviewing policies, and managing grievances and performance issues.
• Handling both contentious and non-contentious work, such as:
  • TUPE and tribunal litigation
  • Settlement agreements
  • Unfair dismissal and breach of contract claims
  • UK and international restructuring and redundancies
• Supporting corporate transactions and advising on non-competes, DSARs, and related matters.
• Liaising directly with clients, including those in the financial services sector (e.g. asset managers, LLPs).
• The work is split 60-70% advisory, 20% litigation, and c. 10% corporate support.

Ideal Candidate:

• 4+ years PQE with a strong grounding in employment law across advisory, litigation, and corporate support.
• Confident, proactive, and able to manage matters independently.
• Broad experience, with a willingness to handle varied issues including data privacy.
• Familiarity with financial services clients is a distinct advantage, but is not essential.
• Immediately available or at very short notice.

Interviews will be conducted next week, with first and second rounds held back-to-back on the same day.

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