Employment Solicitor – 12m FTC

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor for a 12-month fixed-term contract to work on high-profile employment matters. The role offers the flexibility of hybrid working and demands a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE. Responsibilities include advising on various employment issues, managing tribunal claims, and supporting corporate transactions. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with notable clients in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Above-market salary

Fantastic benefits package

Exposure to high-profile clients

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE with a mix of contentious, advisory, and transactional work.
• Experience in a leading employment team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of employment matters.
• Manage employment tribunal claims.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and policies.
• Provide advice on disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Support corporate transactions with employment-related input.

Skills

Managing client relationships

Delivering commercially focused advice

Education

Qualified Solicitor (common-law qualified)

Job description

Employment Solicitor – 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Leading International City Law Firm

Hybrid Basis

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our client, a leading international law firm on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis, working on high-profile employment matters for global clients. You’ll enjoy the flexibility of a contract role while gaining exposure to complex, cutting-edge work in a collaborative and supportive environment. The role has arisen to cover maternity leave.

About Our Client:

• A leading international law firm, consistently ranked in the top tiers of major legal directories.
• Renowned for its market-leading employment practice, advising multinational organisations on complex issues.
• Offers a progressive culture, exceptional resources, and access to some of the most significant employment law matters globally.

The Role:

• Advise on a broad range of employment matters, including contentious and non-contentious work.
• Key responsibilities:
  • Manage employment tribunal claims.
  • Draft and negotiate contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
  • Provide advice on disciplinary and grievance procedures.
  • Support corporate transactions with employment-related input.

About You:

Qualified Solicitor (common-law qualified) with 3+ PQE with a mix of contentious, advisory and transactional work, gained within a top tier firm is preferred.

• Previous experience in a leading employment team.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliver commercially focused advice.

Why Apply:

• Above-market salary and a fantastic benefits package.
• Exposure to high-profile clients and complex matters in a flexible contract role.
• Join a globally respected firm and work alongside some of the best in the industry.

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