Senior Employment Solicitor

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in London is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor with over 5 years' PQE to join their distinguished practice. The role involves advising on various employment law matters and managing client relationships while working closely with experienced partners. This is a prime opportunity to work in a collaborative environment handling high-quality cases for a diverse client base.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus structure

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in employment law with both contentious and non-contentious experience.
• Strong legal knowledge and commercial understanding.
• Experience in High Court litigation is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Draft and advise on contracts, policies, and HR issues.
• Manage grievances and employee relations matters.
• Handle Employment Tribunal cases and related litigation.

Skills

Employment law experience

Client-facing skills

Team collaboration

Technical knowledge

Job description

Overview

Senior Employment Solicitor – Legal 500 West End Firm

We’re working with a highly respected West End practice that has built a strong reputation in employment law. The firm is recognised in the Legal 500 for its specialist expertise and high-profile client base, ranging from fast-growing SMEs to major corporates and household names. Alongside its technical strength, the firm prides itself on maintaining a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and advising on contracts, policies and day-to-day HR issues
• Managing grievances, disciplinaries and wider employee relations matters
• Acting on claims covering unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing
• Running Employment Tribunal cases and, where relevant, High Court litigation

You’ll work closely with an experienced and approachable partner, while also taking responsibility for your own caseload and client relationships.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ PQE in employment law with solid experience across contentious and non-contentious matters
• Strong technical knowledge combined with commercial acumen
• Some exposure to High Court litigation would be useful but isn’t essential
• A confident, client-facing approach and the ability to work well as part of a team

The Opportunity

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure
• A clear progression path within a Legal 500-ranked team
• The chance to handle high-quality work for a varied client base in a supportive environment

This is a standout opportunity for a Senior Employment Solicitor to join a well-regarded West End firm with an excellent reputation in employment law.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jonny at [e-mail] | 07747 520600.