Job Description
Employment Managing Associate (5+ years PQE) | London | Chambers and L500 ranked Law firm
An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join a highly ranked L500 law firm. The firm has recently seen an influx of work within its Band 1 ranked Employment Team. This is an exciting time to join a prestigious and progressive law firm, where the opportunity of personal growth is as strong as their market reputation.
The Firm:
This firm has firmly established itself as a key player in the legal market, earning a strong reputation for working on high-profile projects and serving prestigious clients typically associated with City-based firms. Known for its innovative approach, the firm excels in sectors such as clean energy, banking, digital, and telecoms, offering a unique blend of modern legal expertise underpinned by a commitment to technology and investment.
With a string of awards, including “The Times Best Law Firms”, this full-service commercial law firm has a local, domestic and international footprint with multiple sectors ranking highly in the L500. With particular strengths across; Commercial Litigation, Employment, Real Estate, Corporate and Banking & Finance.
The culture is progressive and genuinely people-focused, with a clear emphasis on innovation, sustainability and inclusion. Long-term relationships sit at the heart of the firm’s approach, both internally and with clients. Along with an adult, trust-based way of working that allows for flexibility around hours, location and working patterns.
The Employment team is recognised as a “National Leader” (Band 1) by Chambers and Partners. Providing specialist legal advice and representation to employers, HR teams, and in-house counsel on the full spectrum of UK employment law issues. With a focus on advising organisations manage people-related legal risks, resolve disputes effectively, and make informed strategic decisions about workforce matters.
The practice is led by a Chambers and Legal 500 recognised Partner with over 20 years’ experience, who has played a key role in shaping this highly regarded team. You will be joining a collaborative national group of more than 60 employment specialists across offices in England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, working together on a wide range of complex and strategic matters.
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join the growing Employment team in the firm’s London office.
This role offers the chance to manage a diverse and high-quality caseload, working closely with Partners and other Senior team members. The work will span both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with a primary focus on representing respondents in employment tribunal claims.
You will be advising employers on a wide range of issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, restructurings, and redundancies. Additionally, supporting the firms high-regarded clients with employment-related documentation, such as drafting consultancy agreements, settlement agreements, staff handbooks, and providing guidance on outsourcing contracts and restrictive covenants.
With the clientele being widely diverse, ranging from small start-ups to large national corporations, such as; household named retailers, public funded companies and many more domestic and internationally organisations.
Alongside this, you’ll have the chance to build and develop your own profile, with a strong emphasis on business development that will contribute to both your success and the team’s growth. You’ll also play a key role in supporting junior fee earners, providing supervision and guidance to help them thrive.
What makes this opportunity stand out:
* Band 1 Chambers-ranked Employment team with national recognition and high-quality work
* Broad, high-profile client base, from growth businesses to major national and international employers
* Genuine flexibility and trust-based culture with an adult approach to working
* Real responsibility and visibility, including end-to-end case management and mentoring juniors
* Clear long-term platform within an award-winning, full-service firm investing in its people
Requirements:
* Experienced Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE (England & Wales)
* Extensive experience across all areas of employment law, particularly advising large corporate clients
* Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively
* A client-focused approach with the ability to nurture and maintain long-standing client relationships
* Proven experience in supervising and managing junior team members
* Ambition and drive to succeed as a senior member of the team, with a commitment to developing the firm’s offering both locally and nationally
* With an influx of work due to reputation of the practice, this is an exceptional opportunity for a Employment Solicitor, to join one of the UK’s leading full-service law firms. You’ll work alongside highly regarded lawyers on complex, high-value matters, gaining exceptional exposure to a broad range of high-profile clients and employment matters. Apply now for confidential consideration or contact JMC Legal Recruitment to learn more about this excellent opportunity.