Employment Solicitor – 3-6 month FTC

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Top 100 law firm in London as an Employment Solicitor on a fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to support high-profile clients with complex workplace issues while collaborating with corporate and property teams on significant transactions. You will advise on a range of employment law matters and work with a diverse client base across various sectors. The firm values professional growth, diversity, and teamwork, providing a supportive environment for your career development. If you are a proactive solicitor with a strong interest in employment law, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years PQE in a top-tier employment team.
• Experience in advising on HR advisory and employment litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on employment matters, including TUPE and litigation.
• Manage diverse portfolio of advisory and litigation cases.

Skills

Employment Law Expertise

Client Service Skills

Business Development

Litigation Experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our client, a leading Top 100 Central London law firm that is seeking an Employment Solicitor on a 3-6 month fixed term contract, on a full-time or part-time basis 4 or 5 days a week.

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:

1. Providing strategic advice on key employment matters, including TUPE, post-termination restrictions, and partnership issues.
2. Managing a diverse portfolio of advisory and litigation cases, representing clients at both Employment Tribunals and the High Court.
3. Supporting corporate and property transactions with guidance on employment matters such as reorganisations, mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border workforce transitions.
4. 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:

1. Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or overseas qualified with UK experience), with a minimum of 4 years PQE within a top-tier employment team.
2. Demonstrated experience advising on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including HR advisory, employment litigation, and corporate transactions.
3. Excellent client service skills and a proven track record in direct client interactions.
4. 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.

If you’re keen to apply to this exceptional employment solicitor vacancy, please apply ASAP!