Employment Solicitor – 12-month FTC

Taylor Root; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking an Employment Solicitor in London (City) to cover a 12-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 PQE and experience in a reputable private practice with a strong grounding in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.

The role offers a 50/50 split between employer-side advisory work and senior executive mandates, including employment tribunal matters. A hybrid working setup and a competitive salary of £100,000–£120,000 are on offer, depending

Qualifications

• Qualified Employment Solicitor with 3-6 PQE
• Experience at a respected private practice law firm
• Strong employment law expertise across contentious and non-contentious matters

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Balance advisory work with employment tribunal litigation
• Manage client relationships with appropriate supervision
• Contribute to complex workplace investigations, disputes and strategic advisory matters

Skills

Employment law expertise

Client relationship management

Drafting and communication

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Employment Solicitor | 3-6 PQE | 12-month Fixed-Term Contract | London (City)

Our client, a highly regarded international City law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor (ideally 3-6 PQE) to join its London office on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position has arisen to provide cover during a period of parental leave, and is expected to commence in December 2026 or January 2027.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established and successful employment practice known for handling sophisticated and often high-profile matters for employers, businesses, senior executives, and high-net-worth individuals.

The role offers a genuine mix of contentious and non-contentious employment law, with approximately 50% employer-side work and 50% senior executive mandates. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied workload encompassing both employment advisory and employment litigation matters, with significantly less emphasis on corporate support than many comparable City employment positions.

The Opportunity:

• Broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Approximately 50/50 employer and senior executive client base
• Strong balance of advisory and employment tribunal litigation work
• Exposure to complex workplace investigations, disputes and strategic advisory matters
• Internationally recognised law firm with an excellent reputation
• Hybrid working environment
• Competitive salary of £100,000-£120,000, dependent upon experience

About You:

To be considered, you will:

• Be a qualified Employment Solicitor, ideally with 3-6 years’ PQE
• Have gained experience at a respected private practice law firm
• Possess strong technical employment law expertise across contentious and non-contentious matters
• Be comfortable managing client relationships and handling matters with appropriate supervision
• Demonstrate excellent communication and drafting skills
• Be available to commence the role in December 2026 or January 2027

Applications are welcome from lawyers qualified in England & Wales and other common law jurisdictions, provided they have the right to work in the UK.

If you are an Employment Solicitor seeking a high-quality interim opportunity with an impressive international law firm, we would be delighted to discuss the position with you on a confidential basis.

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