Employment Lawyer – High-Value Contentious Focus (3–8 PQE)
London (Hybrid)
I'm working with a leading employment law boutique that offers something genuinely different. This is a discreet search for a highly regarded firm known for handling complex, high-profile disputes — particularly for senior executives and professionals in regulated sectors.
The Opportunity
The team is looking to hire a talented employment lawyer (likely 3–8 PQE) to join their growing practice. The firm acts on some of the most sensitive and strategic matters in the market, including partner exits, regulatory overlap, High Court litigation, whistleblowing, discrimination, and restrictive covenant disputes.
Clients include senior individuals in financial services, professional partnerships, and healthcare, alongside a select group of employer clients (including household names).
Why this role stands out:
* Specialist, disputes-led focus with a strong High Court and partnership element
* Collegiate, flat-structured environment with real input into firm direction
* No expectation to work evenings, weekends or while on holiday — the culture is adult and respectful
* Genuine partnership prospects, based on contribution not PQE
* Transparent bonus structure linked to firmwide success
* Top-tier clients, complex instructions, and no repetitive corporate support work
Who they’re looking for:
* Strong academics and excellent written communication
* Solid experience in contentious employment matters — or crossover from commercial litigation or regulatory practices
* Able to build trusted relationships with senior clients
* Thoughtful, team-minded, and commercially savvy
If you're looking for a more meaningful and balanced legal career — where you’ll work with brilliant lawyers on impactful cases, without sacrificing autonomy or values — I’d be happy to share more.
All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.