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Requirements
You will be an experienced Employment Solicitor with strong contentious employment law experience, ideally gained within a top-tier employment or partnership law firm. You will bring:
• 4+ years’ PQE in employment law, partnership law or a closely related disputes-focused practice
• Strong experience managing complex, high-profile and sensitive employment disputes
• Excellent litigation, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution skills
• Experience advising employers, employees, partners, directors or senior executives
• Strong understanding of employment issues within financial services or professional services environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical judgement and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• A collaborative, client-focused approach and the confidence to manage senior stakeholder relationships
• Interest in business development, profile-building and contributing to the growth of the practice
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Role & Responsibilities
As an Employment Solicitor, you will advise and represent clients across a broad range of complex employment and partnership matters, with a strong focus on contentious disputes. Your responsibilities will include:
• Advising clients on high-value employment and partnership disputes
• Managing complex cases involving employers, employees, directors, shareholders and partners
• Handling matters involving whistleblowing, discrimination, team moves and partnership exits
• Conducting negotiations and supporting dispute resolution strategies
• Preparing for and attending court or tribunal proceedings where required
• Working closely with colleagues across the firm on sensitive client matters
• Building strong client relationships and providing clear, commercially focused advice
• Supporting business development activity and helping grow the firm’s profile
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a collaborative team culture
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Additional Details
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected City of London employment and partnership law specialist, working on complex, high-profile matters for sophisticated clients.
The role offers hybrid working, a highly competitive salary and bonus structure, excellent benefits, strong progression prospects and the opportunity to become recognised in a competitive specialist field.
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