Senior Employment Solicitor

Henderson Scott; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal services is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its Corporate Employment department in London. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, providing strategic advice, and contributing to business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years PQE and a strong client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant PQE.
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of employment law matters.
• Drafting and negotiating employment documents.
• Providing risk-based, commercial employment advice.

Skills

Client management

Drafting

Business development

Communication

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 6 years)

Job description

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Position: Employment Lawyer
Experience: Minimum 6 years PQE
Type: Permanent
Location: London

About the Role:

An established legal team is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its Corporate Employment department. The team is renowned for providing high-quality advice on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters to a diverse range of clients, including senior executives, entrepreneurs, investment professionals, and private business owners across sectors like financial services, technology, sports, and family offices. This role will be instrumental in expanding the Employment practice and enhancing its market presence.

Responsibilities:

The role involves managing a varied caseload of employment law matters with a focus on client-facing, strategic, and pragmatic solutions. Key duties include:

Managing cases autonomously with support as needed
Drafting and negotiating a range of employment documents, including service agreements and settlement agreements
Providing risk-based, commercial employment advice on issues like employment contracts, grievances, dismissals, High Court and tribunal disputes, TUPE, redundancy, and more
Collaborating with international legal teams on multi-jurisdictional matters
Leading business development initiatives to grow the Employment practice

Skills and Experience

Ideal candidates will have:

At least 6 years of relevant PQE
Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
Strong client management skills and the ability to provide practical, commercial advice
Excellent drafting skills and the ability to handle multiple files efficiently
A proactive approach to business development and client service
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments
Excellent academic background

This position is an exciting opportunity for a driven, self-starting Employment Lawyer to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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