Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded Employment Law team in London. The role offers a competitive market-rate salary, 25 days’ annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package including BUPA Medical Insurance, Life Assurance (4x salary), Pension Scheme, Bonus Scheme, and Wellbeing & Gymflex programmes.
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\nAbout the Firm:
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\nMy client is a well-established, Legal 500-recognised firm with a leading Employment department that advises a wide range of commercial and private clients. The team combines technical expertise with a commercial and pragmatic approach, offering both contentious and non-contentious advice at the highest level.
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\nEmployment Solicitor — Position Overview:
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• Advise employer clients on the full spectrum of employment law issues
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• Handle contentious and non-contentious matters, including Employment Tribunal claims
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• Support corporate transactions with due diligence and TUPE advice
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• Draft and review employment contracts, staff handbooks, consultancy agreements, NDAs, and settlement agreements
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• Advise on reorganisations, disciplinaries, grievances, and day-to-day HR issues
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• Manage cases involving employment status, redundancy, and restrictive covenants
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• Provide clear, commercial advice to clients and work autonomously with partner support
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• Contribute to business development and client relationship management
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Requirements of the Employment Solicitor:

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• Qualified Solicitor with 3–8 years’ PQE in Employment Law
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• Experience advising employers (experience with senior employees also beneficial)
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• Strong academic background and high-quality training
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• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment work
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• Practical knowledge of the Employment Tribunal process
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• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
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• Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially minded
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• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and client relationship focus
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• Confident, professional, and discreet in all client dealings
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• IT literate with a practical working knowledge of digital tools and case management systems
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The Benefits for the Employment Solicitor role:

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• Competitive market-rate salary
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• 25 days’ annual leave
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• 4x Life Assurance
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• Permanent Health Insurance
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• BUPA Medical Insurance & Medicash Cashplan Scheme
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• Bluecrest Health Assessment
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• Unum Dental Scheme
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• Auto-enrolment in the firm’s Group Personal Pension Scheme
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• Discretionary Bonus Scheme & Introduction Bonus Scheme
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• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan (after 3 months)
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• Cycle to Work Scheme
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• Holiday Purchase option
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• Wellbeing Programme
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• Gymflex membership
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