Employment Solicitor

London – £45,000 - £55,000

Junior Employment Solicitor
Boutique West End London Firm
1- 3 PQE
Legal 500, Chambers Ranked Team

A highly regarded boutique law firm in London's West End is seeking a Junior Employment Solicitor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified solicitor or junior associate looking to build their career within a collaborative, partner-led environment that offers high-quality work, genuine responsibility and excellent long-term progression.

The successful candidate will advise both employers and employees across a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to an exceptionally varied caseload, working with a diverse client base that includes businesses, senior executives, high-net-worth individuals and trade unions.

Working closely with experienced partners, you will benefit from direct client contact, early responsibility and involvement in complex, high-profile matters.

The Role
  • Advising both claimant and respondent clients on a wide range of employment law matters.
  • Acting for senior executives on complex and high-value employment issues, including exits, settlement agreements, discrimination and whistleblowing claims.
  • Managing and assisting with Employment Tribunal litigation from inception through to final hearing.
  • Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, service agreements and settlement agreements.
  • Advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancies, discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal matters.
  • Supporting corporate transactions with employment-related due diligence and TUPE advice.
  • Assisting with trade union matters and developing experience within this specialist area.
  • Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.
The Candidate
  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with up to 3 years' PQE (NQs with a strong employment seat are encouraged to apply).
  • Solid grounding in employment law with experience gained at a reputable firm.
  • Strong technical ability and excellent drafting skills.
  • Commercially minded with a proactive and client-focused approach.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Keen to develop within a boutique practice offering genuine long-term career prospects.
This role offers a breadth of exposure that is rarely found at this level, all within a supportive team that combines the quality of work with the close-knit culture of a boutique practice. Work in the Team of a Legal 500 and Chambers Recognised Partner. 

Apply with your up to date CV to be considered! 

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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: £45,000 - £55,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: London
  • Reference: 1353013

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