Employment Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor with over 2 years PQE. The role involves managing complex employment cases for high-profile clients and requires strong legal expertise in employment law. The firm offers a competitive salary up to £95,000 and an excellent benefits package including generous leave and pension arrangements.

Benefits

Five weeks of annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave and pay

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE at a well-regarded firm.
• Proven ability to manage contentious and non-contentious employment cases.
• Experience in handling restrictive covenant disputes and team moves.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of employment matters.
• Oversee complex high-value employment cases.
• Collaborate closely with partners and colleagues.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in employment law

Experience with Employment Tribunal matters

Ability to build and maintain client relationships

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Job description

Employment Solicitor, 2+ PQE, London, Salary up to £85,000 - £95,000 (DOE). Excellent opportunity join the growing employment team of this highly regarded to 50 UK Law firm.JOB REF: 215300720

THE ROLE:
This award-winning firm is seeking an Employment Lawyer to manage a diverse caseload of both contentious and non-contentious matters for high-profile commercial clients. You will oversee complex, often high-value employment cases across a variety of sectors. Joining a dynamic and fast-growing team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the partner and colleagues, playing a key role in the continued expansion and success of the practice.

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' PQE, gained at a well-regarded firm, with strong technical expertise and a solid understanding of employment law. You should have experience leading Employment Tribunal matters, along with advising on restrictive covenant disputes and team moves. A proven ability to build and maintain a network of client contacts and referral sources is highly desirable.

You should demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service, with a proven ability to build lasting relationships, enhance client retention, and generate referrals to drive practice growth. A deep understanding of clients’ legal and commercial objectives, combined with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, is essential for success in this role.

THE FIRM:
An award-winning national firm that offers a variety of specialised legal services to commercial and private clients. This is an exceptional opportunity join their expanding London office, offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package - including five weeks of annual leave, a generous pension scheme, enhanced parental leave and pay, life assurance, and access to an employee assistance programme.