Employment Solicitor

This Legal 500 ranked firm have a reputation for dealing with a very affluent client base of HNW individuals and institutional and entrepreneurial client base both nationally and internationally. They have a forward-thinking, dynamic and entrepreneurial culture and are ahead of the curve on the changing legal landscape. Their Lawyers have an unrivaled reputation in their respected fields and often travel nationally to speak on their respective fields, it is common for cases and matters they have worked on to appear in the national press. They are a progressive firm that nurtures talent and invests heavily in their staff; this is demonstrated by the fact that many of their Partners are home-grown. They have a flat structure, and it is common for NQ's to work side on side with Partners, gaining much more in the way of experience than at other firms. The firm now stands at 100 Lawyers firm-wide, with a smaller, but growing team in London of 25.

The firm is seeking to hire an Employment Solicitor to join their prestigious office in the heart of the West End of London.

The Employment Department currently consists of one Partner in London, with plans for them to grow, making now an exciting time to join. You will deal with a mix of claimant and respondent work, both contentious, non-contentious as well as interesting corporate support. Their client base is broad and includes FTSE 250 companies, OMB and ultra HNW individuals as well as company directors. There is a particular focus on media and other dynamic sectors. This will be a hands-on role where you will get excellent exposure. The caseload will include; Suspension and disciplinary issues, grievances, discrimination, severance packages, restructurings, TUPE and breaches of fiduciary duties, constructive dismissal and restrictive covenant issues.

This role comes with excellent prospects for progression.

• You will be an Employment Solicitor with between 3-8 years PQE
• You will work for a well-known Employment department dealing with a good quality of work
• You should have good experience in both contentious and non-contentious work
• Strong communication skills are essential
• You should have a passion for Employment law
• Salary is above market rate and negotiable depending on your level of PQE, plus an excellent benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join this stand-out, Legal 500 firm based in the heart of the West End.

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