Employment Solicitor – 3-6 month FTC

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Top 100 London firm’s renowned Employment Team, where you'll provide strategic advice on complex workplace issues. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with corporate and property teams on high-profile mergers and acquisitions while advising clients across various sectors. The firm values diversity and professional growth, providing a supportive environment for collaboration and innovation. If you're a qualified solicitor with a passion for employment law and client service, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in a top-tier employment team.
• Experience in advising on employment law issues and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic advice on employment matters including TUPE and partnership issues.
• Managing advisory and litigation cases at Employment Tribunals and High Court.

Skills

Employment Law Expertise

Client Service Skills

HR Advisory

Litigation Experience

Corporate Transactions

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Overseas Qualified with UK Experience

Job description

Employment Associate (4+ years PQE) – 3-6-month Fixed-Term Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our client, a leading Top 100 London firm’s renowned Employment Team, which provides comprehensive advice across both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.

This role involves supporting high-profile clients on complex workplace issues and advising on employment-related aspects of corporate and real estate transactions. You’ll work closely with the firm’s corporate and property teams on mergers, acquisitions, and more, while also advising an impressive standalone client base in sectors such as finance, media, pharmaceuticals, and leisure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing strategic advice on key employment matters, including TUPE, post-termination restrictions, and partnership issues.
• Managing a diverse portfolio of advisory and litigation cases, representing clients at both Employment Tribunals and the High Court.
• Supporting corporate and property transactions with guidance on employment matters such as reorganisations, mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border workforce transitions.
• Advising clients on day-to-day HR concerns, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and drafting contracts and staff handbooks.

Team Highlights: The Employment Team at this firm is highly regarded for its expertise and dedication to client service, frequently praised for responsiveness, deep knowledge, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or overseas qualified with UK experience), with a minimum of 4 years PQE within a top-tier employment team.
• Demonstrated experience advising on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including HR advisory, employment litigation, and corporate transactions.
• Excellent client service skills and a proven track record in direct client interactions.
• Strong interest in business development and a proactive, collaborative approach to teamwork.

Why This Role? At this Top 100 London firm, you’ll have the chance to work with a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, start-ups, and SMEs, often with cross-border elements. The team values diversity, professional growth, and collaborative working in a supportive environment.

To apply for this excellent Employment Solicitor opportunity, please send your CV ASAP!

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