Employment Solicitor 2-4PQE London
Posted 2 hours 8 minutes ago by Brandon James Ltd
A top-ranked specialist City law firm is looking to add an Employment Solicitor to its highly regarded London team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE who is looking for high-quality work, strong client exposure and a genuinely supportive culture, without the unnecessary long hours and intensity often associated with larger City or Top 500 environments.
The firm is known for its specialist expertise, forward-thinking approach and respectful working culture. They offer a flexible hybrid model, with 2 days working from home each week, and a team environment that values autonomy, collaboration and long-term development.
The RoleThe successful Employment Solicitor will work closely with senior lawyers and partners on a broad mix of HR advisory and employment litigation matters.
The work will include advising employers on day-to-day HR issues, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, dismissals, redundancies, settlement agreements and employment tribunal claims.
There will also be exposure to more complex contentious matters, strategic advisory work and high-quality clients across a range of sectors.
This role would suit someone who enjoys building trusted client relationships, wants meaningful responsibility and is looking to develop within a specialist, highly respected employment team.
The Employment SolicitorThe firm is looking for an Employment Solicitor with:
- 2-4 years' PQE
- Experience in employment law, ideally including both advisory and contentious work
- A strong understanding of HR advisory matters
- Exposure to employment tribunal work
- Excellent drafting and client communication skills
- A commercial, practical and personable approach
- A genuine interest in joining a specialist City practice long term
This could be a particularly good fit for someone currently at a Top 500 or larger City firm who is looking for a better balance, less of the hustle and bustle and a more flexible working culture.
Equally, it would suit someone from a strong regional firm who is ready to step up into the London market and gain exposure to higher-quality work and clients.
The FirmThis is a highly regarded specialist City law firm with a strong reputation in the employment space. The culture is professional, respectful and forward-thinking, with a real emphasis on quality of work, client service and supporting lawyers as individuals.
The team offers high-calibre work and impressive clients, while maintaining a more balanced and collaborative environment than many larger City practices.
What's on Offer- Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
- Hybrid working, with 2 days from home
- High-quality HR advisory and litigation work
- Strong client contact and responsibility
- Top-ranked specialist employment practice
- Supportive, respectful and flexible culture
- Excellent long-term development opportunity