Employment Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK Top 50 Law firm as an Employment Solicitor, where you will be a key player in a dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of employment matters, from drafting contracts to advising on complex legal issues. With a strong focus on business development, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including hybrid working and generous holiday allowance. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated lawyer looking to advance their career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous company pension scheme

30 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in Employment Law at a reputable firm.
• Strong expertise in Tribunal and litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Drafting employment contracts and staff handbooks.
• Advising on wrongful dismissal and Employment Tribunal litigation.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation

Tribunal Matters

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Employment Solicitor, 3 + PQE, London, Salary up to £75–85,000 (DOE) – Outstanding opportunity to join the growing Employment team of this UK Top 50 Law firm.

TITLE: Employment Solicitor
PQE: 3+
LOCATION: London
SALARY: £75-85K (DOE)

THE ROLE:
This well regarded firm are seeking a Lawyer to join their growing Employment team to assist with a broad spectrum of general employment matters. The role includes drafting employment contracts, staff handbooks, and service agreements, as well as preparing and reviewing employment policies related to performance management, discrimination, sickness absence, maternity and parental leave, and disciplinary procedures. You will also play a key role in advising on wrongful and unfair dismissal cases, discrimination matters, Employment Tribunal litigation, redundancy and restructuring, and TUPE. In addition, you will advise senior executives on arrivals, exits, and complex remuneration, support businesses with international placements, and assist with the associated employment elements of corporate transactions.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with at least 3 years’ PQE gained at a reputable regional or city firm / specialist practice. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in Employment Law, particularly in Tribunal and litigation matters, and consistently deliver high-quality work. A proactive interest in business development and networking is essential, along with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to tailor advice to meet the practical needs of clients.

THE FIRM:
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Lawyer to join the expanding practice of this UK top 50 Law firm, renowned for its highly successful Employment team recognised in Chambers and Legal 500. You will work with a dynamic and collaborative team, advising clients across both public and private sectors on a broad spectrum of employment law matters.

BENEFITS:
A competitive benefits package is available, including hybrid working, a competitive salary based on experience, a generous company pension scheme, 30 days of holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays, private healthcare, life assurance, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

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