Employment Solicitor – 12m FTC

  • Location
    London
  • Contract Type
    Fixed term contract
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2026-01-20
  • Industry
    Law firm
  • Salary
    £150000 - £175000 per hour
  • Expiry Date
    2025-12-08

Employment Solicitor – 12- month Fixed Term Contract

Leading International City Law Firm

Hybrid Basis

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our client, a leading international law firm on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis, working on high-profile employment matters for global clients. You’ll enjoy the flexibility of a contract role while gaining exposure to complex, cutting-edge work in a collaborative and supportive environment. The role has arisen to cover maternity leave.

About Our Client:

  • A leading international law firm, consistently ranked in the top tiers of major legal directories.
  • Renowned for its market-leading employment practice, advising multinational organisations on complex issues.
  • Offers a progressive culture, exceptional resources, and access to some of the most significant employment law matters globally.

The Role:

  • Advise on a broad range of employment matters, including contentious and non-contentious work.
  • Key responsibilities:
    • Manage employment tribunal claims.
    • Draft and negotiate contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
    • Provide advice on disciplinary and grievance procedures.
    • Support corporate transactions with employment-related input.

About You:

Qualified Solicitor (common-law qualified) with 3+ PQE with s a mix of contentious, advisory and transactional work, gained within a top tier firm is preferred.

    • Previous experience in a leading employment team.
    • Ability to manage client relationships and deliver commercially focused advice

Why Apply:

  • Above-market salary and a fantastic benefits package.
  • Exposure to high-profile clients and complex matters in a flexible contract role.
  • Join a globally respected firm and work alongside some of the best in the industry.


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