Senior Employment Lawyer (Interim)

Marsden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsden is seeking an experienced Employment lawyer for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. You will work with a renowned employment practice, advising UK and international clients on contentious and non-contentious matters and handling strategic advisory projects.

You will manage day-to-day employment issues, support corporate transactions, and handle senior executive matters while drafting employment documents and policies.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with ~5+ years PQE.
• Experience in leading private practice environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on day-to-day employment law issues across the full employee lifecycle.
• Support corporate transactions, restructurings and business integrations.
• Handle complex employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance and whistleblowing matters.
• Advise on senior executive appointments, exits and incentive arrangements.
• Draft and negotiate employment documentation and workplace policies.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas and jurisdictions.

Skills

Employment law

Client advisory

Commercial mindset

Team collaboration

Education

England & Wales qualified solicitor

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment lawyer to join a leading international law firm on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.

Working closely with a highly regarded employment practice, you will advise a broad range of UK and international clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to complex workplace issues, corporate support work, senior executive matters and strategic advisory projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Advising clients on day-to-day employment law issues across the full employee lifecycle.
• Supporting corporate transactions, restructurings and business integrations.
• Handling complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and whistleblowing issues.
• Advising on senior executive appointments, exits and incentive arrangements.
• Drafting and negotiating employment documentation and workplace policies.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions.

About you:

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with approximately 5+ years' PQE
• Strong employment law experience gained within a leading private practice environment.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to client service.
• Comfortable managing matters independently while collaborating within a high-performing team.
• Available to commence a contract role within a short timeframe.