Description

• Position: Senior Employment Law Specialist


• Experience Level: 3-6 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)


• Location: Central London, Financial District


• Salary Range: £70,000 - £95,000 DOE

• Boutique employment law practice specialising in high-stakes workplace disputes


• Tier 1 ranked firm with national reputation


• Serves senior executives across multiple sectors


• Compact team: 6 equity partners, 15 associates, 8 support staff

• Manage complex employment law cases from inception to resolution


• Conduct detailed legal research and case preparation


• Draft sophisticated legal documents and correspondence


• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in dispute resolution


• Provide strategic advice to senior executives


• Collaborate with cross-functional legal team


• Contribute to firm's business development efforts

• Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law


• Expert in drafting settlement agreements


• Proficient in legal research methodologies


• Advanced knowledge of dispute resolution techniques


• Ability to handle sensitive, high-profile cases


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Qualified Solicitor with current practising certificate


• 3-6 years specialised employment law experience


• Demonstrated success in complex employment dispute resolution


• Exceptional academic credentials


• Proven track record of client relationship management

• Exceptional written and verbal communication


• Ability to build rapport with high-profile clients


• Adaptable and resilient under pressure


• Entrepreneurial mindset


• Strong ethical standards


• Collaborative team player

• Competitive base salary


• Equity stake opportunity


• Performance-based bonus scheme


• Genuine work/life balance commitment


• Professional development support


• Career progression pathways


• No expectation to work weekends or holidays (except exceptional circumstances)


• Influence on firm direction through strategy process

• Interesting, varied work with minimal corporate support work


• Learn new skills and explore atypical areas for employment lawyers


• Genuine influence on firm decisions


• Profitable, well-run organisation


• Colleagues who are top of their field


• Strong track record of internal promotion