Employment Solicitor
Posted 3 hours 35 minutes ago by Douglas Scott Ltd
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.
- 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.