Senior Employment Lawyer – Flexible, Complex Matters

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is looking for an Employment Lawyer with over 5 years PQE to join their dynamic Employment team. The candidate will manage both contentious and non-contentious matters, including employment litigation, strategic HR advice, and executive terminations. This role offers a supportive culture focused on work-life balance and opportunities for progression. A strong emphasis is placed on excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor junior lawyers.

Benefits

Flexible working

Opportunities for progression

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in employment law (contentious and advisory experience essential).
• Strong technical skills and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters and mentor junior lawyers.
• Interest in building client relationships and contributing to team growth.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic Employment team advising diverse clients.
• Handle employment litigation and dispute resolution.
• Provide strategic HR and workforce planning advice.
• Manage executive terminations and senior-level negotiations.
• Work on TUPE, restructuring, and redundancy projects.

Skills

Employment litigation

HR and workforce planning

Executive terminations

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

5+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

A leading law firm in London is looking for an Employment Lawyer with over 5 years PQE to join their dynamic Employment team. The candidate will manage both contentious and non-contentious matters, including employment litigation, strategic HR advice, and executive terminations. This role offers a supportive culture focused on work-life balance and opportunities for progression. A strong emphasis is placed on excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor junior lawyers.