Employment Solicitor – 12-month FTC
Employment Solicitor | 12-month FTC | London (City)
Our client, a prestigious Top 50 law firm, is looking for a talented employment solicitor to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover parental leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly regarded practice, advising a broad client base on a full range of employment matters.
The firm is open to applications from individuals seeking to work 4 or 5 days a week, and the role is on a hybrid basis.
About the Firm:
- A highly respected Top 50 City law firm, recognised for its expertise in employment law
- Ranked in the leading legal directories for its outstanding client service and technical excellence
- Trusted by high-profile clients across sectors including financial services, professional services, and technology
- Known for delivering pragmatic, commercial advice to businesses and senior executives alike
The Role:
The successful individual will:
- Provide strategic advice on employment policies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancies, and GDPR compliance
- Manage employment tribunal litigation, including drafting pleadings, attending hearings, and handling case management steps
- Advise on TUPE, due diligence, and key employment considerations in corporate transactions
- Work with senior executives on severance negotiations and maximise their exit terms
- Assist with employment and partnership disputes, with knowledge of High Court CPR being advantageous
- Support business development initiatives, such as writing articles and attending networking events
About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Ideally 6+ PQE (must be England & Wales qualified)
- Solid employment advisory experience.
- Experience handling employment tribunal proceedings for both Claimants and Respondents
- Strong knowledge of employment status issues, including worker status and drafting contracts for services
- Transactional employment experience would be a distinct advantage.
- Familiarity with employment data protection, privacy issues, and Data Subject Access Requests
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships
- A proactive, pragmatic approach and the ability to manage competing deadlines
- A willingness to contribute to a busy and ambitious team
Why Apply?
- Work with a highly regarded employment team at a leading City firm
- Competitive salary and fantastic benefits package
- Gain exposure to high-quality, complex employment matters
- Join a supportive and collaborative environment with excellent career development opportunities
To apply for this exceptional Employment Solicitor opportunity, please send your CV ASAP!
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