Employment Solicitor – 12m FTC

  • Location
    London
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    ASAP
  • Industry
    Law firm
  • Salary
    £95000 - £135000 per annum
  • Expiry Date
    2025-06-22

Employment Solicitor | Top 100 London Law Firm | 12-Month FTC

Our client, a prestigious Top 100 London law firm is seeking a talented employment lawyer to join their standout team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover parental leave. This is a rare opportunity to work with a firm known for its exceptional client base, collaborative culture, and modern approach to law.

The Role:

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Duration: 12-month FTC
  • Location: London (hybrid working – minimum 40% in-office)
  • Covering a parental leave within a high-performing team

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Advising employers across sectors including financial services, education, charities, media, and sport
  • Handling employment tribunal and High Court litigation (team moves, competition disputes)
  • Supporting senior executives on complex employment matters
  • Contributing to business development, thought leadership, and client training

The successful candidate is likely to have:

  • 4+ years’ PQE with strong background in employment law
  • Experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters
  • Confident communicator with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
  • Common law qualified lawyers welcome to apply – must have right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Why Join?

  • Work with a Chambers & Legal 500-ranked team
  • Exposure to high-profile, intellectually stimulating work
  • Supportive, inclusive culture with flexible working options- the role can be 4 or 5 days a week
  • Be part of a firm that blends modern thinking with timeless values

If you’re ready to make an impact in a firm that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration – this could be your next move.

Apply now or message me directly for a confidential chat.


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