Legal Counsel jobs in United Kingdom

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented Employment Solicitor to join its dynamic team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-quality employment matters for UK and global clients across multiple sectors, including transport, insurance, government, healthcare and professional services.

You will advise employer clients on a wide variety of employment law issues, both contentious and non-contentious. Responsibilities include:

• Managing Employment Tribunal litigation, including drafting pleadings and preparing cases for hearing
• Assisting senior lawyers with complex advisory work, such as discrimination, TUPE, reorganisations and employee relations
• Drafting contracts, settlement agreements, policies and other employment documentation
• Delivering clear, practical and commercially focused advice
• Supporting business development initiatives within the Employment team

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in employment law
• Strong experience in contentious matters; advocacy experience is desirable but not essential
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Proactive, team-focused approach with strong client-handling skills

This role offers exposure to high-quality work, direct client contact and genuine opportunities for career development within a market-leading practice. You'll join a collaborative team that values innovation, diversity and professional growth.