Employment Solicitor (1-5 PQE) | City of London | £55k-£75k | Boutique firm with good quality caseload
Employment Solicitor - 1-5 PQE
West-End Boutique Firm
£55,000-£75,000
Central London (w/ hybrid)
A west-end boutique, with a strong focus or Corporate clients is looking to bring a Solicitor into their busy Employment team. The firm is mid-sized, with over a dozen qualified Solicitors and a significant amount of support staff. Their employment team handles a varied and high quality caseload including international, European and UK clients (employers and employees) on matters including employment disputes, redundancies, TUPE, unfair dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing claims.
The team is headed up around a Legal 500 recommended Partner that previously grew their practice in a similar Legal 500 (London) recommended boutique. This position is an amazing opportunity to join this experienced Partner in growing their team and working at the top of the employment field, on a caseload that changes day to day. With a competitive salary and a benefits scheme available on request, this isn't an opportunity for a developing Solicitor to miss out on!
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing a caseload of employments matters, including employer and employee matters on a contentious and non-contentious basis, with supervision from Partners.
* Assist the Head of Department on larger matters, working closely on a day to day basis.
* Attend tribunals when necessary, assisting clients from initiation to conclusion.
* Deliver outstanding client service, with relationship building and a sound understanding of client requirements.
* Assist with the continued development of the team and greater firm.
Skills and Experience:
* UK qualified Employment Solicitor with 1 - 5 years PQE (other levels will be considered but are unlikely to succeed) from a reputable firm.
* A demonstrated track record with good quality employment law, with experience to include both claimant and respondent clients.
* Technically strong, with a good academic background.
* A passionate personality with an enthusiasm for personal development and strong interpersonal skills.
This firm offers an excellent opportunity to join a west end firm and work with a Legal 500 Partner in a close nit team known for it's strong commercial work. As renumeration, they offer a competitive salary excellent flexibility, and a benefits package available on request. They maintain a good work/life balance and high levels of support and training.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Kalan Thomas at kalan@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9231 (office hours) or 07517 456559 (out of office hours).