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Private Practice Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant
Position: Employment Lawyer
Experience: Minimum 6 years PQE
Type: Permanent
Location: London
About the Role:
An established legal team is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its Corporate Employment department. The team is renowned for providing high-quality advice on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters to a diverse range of clients, including senior executives, entrepreneurs, investment professionals, and private business owners across sectors like financial services, technology, sports, and family offices. This role will be instrumental in expanding the Employment practice and enhancing its market presence.
Responsibilities:
The role involves managing a varied caseload of employment law matters with a focus on client-facing, strategic, and pragmatic solutions. Key duties include:
Managing cases autonomously with support as needed
Drafting and negotiating a range of employment documents, including service agreements and settlement agreements
Providing risk-based, commercial employment advice on issues like employment contracts, grievances, dismissals, High Court and tribunal disputes, TUPE, redundancy, and more
Collaborating with international legal teams on multi-jurisdictional matters
Leading business development initiatives to grow the Employment practice
Skills and Experience
Ideal candidates will have:
At least 6 years of relevant PQE
Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
Strong client management skills and the ability to provide practical, commercial advice
Excellent drafting skills and the ability to handle multiple files efficiently
A proactive approach to business development and client service
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments
Excellent academic background
This position is an exciting opportunity for a driven, self-starting Employment Lawyer to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Legal Services
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