Senior Employment Solicitor

London – £55,000 - £75,000

Senior Employment Solicitor 
Central London 
Top 100 Firm 
Competitive Salary 

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded and well-established employment practice based in London. This is a claimant focused role. 

This role would suit a lawyer with strong technical expertise across employment law, particularly in equality and discrimination matters, and hands-on experience representing clients in employment tribunals.

The successful candidate will be confident managing client relationships, leading complex negotiations, and advising on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

Key areas of experience should include redundancy and restructuring exercises, employment terminations, and TUPE transfers. You will be advising clients on discrimination issues, redundancy processes, and employment contracts, including drafting and reviewing documentation. The role also involves managing your own caseload, supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of their matters, and delivering high-quality, commercially focused legal advice. There will also be scope to supervise and mentor junior team members.

The Opportunity Offers:
  • Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
  • 35-hour working week, Monday to Friday
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy or sell up to 5 days’ annual leave
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Employee referral scheme
If you're an experienced claimant focused Senior Employment Solicitor looking for a new challenge in a Top 100 environment, apply with your up to date CV now! 

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Emily Blackmore

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0203 846 3071

emily.blackmore@douglas-scott.co.uk

Emily Blackmore is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over 3 years. Emily joined in 2021 as part of the London team. She specialises in moving candidates within a range of law firms, from boutiques to the leading Top 100. Emily prides herself on her ability to cultivate and sustain strong professional relationships and uses a pragmatic approach to service delivery. Outside of work, Emily enjoys working on her health and fitness, with Spinning classes being her favourite gym activity.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Employment Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £55,000 - £75,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: London
  • Reference: 1312724

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