Senior Employment Solicitor – 12 Month Ftc

Our client, a highly regarded global City law firm is seeking a Senior Employment Associate to join their London team on a 12-month fixed term contract basis to cover maternity leave. You will work very closely with all of the Partners in the Employment practice, handling a mix of contentious, non-contentious, and some corporate support work.

About Our Client:

• Prestigious international law firm known for a collaborative and collegiate environment.
• Over 70% of work involves cross-border teams.
• Consistently ranked highly in legal directories such as Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
• Renowned for providing transformative legal advice to major enterprises and high-growth businesses.

Role Overview:

• Support Partners in all aspects of employment law, including Employment Tribunals and High Court litigation.
• Involvement in cross-border projects such as restructurings and compliance initiatives.
• Advise clients in a practical and commercial manner to support their strategic objectives.
• Manage complex employment matters and client relationships with minimal supervision.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Ideally 5+ PQE with employment experience gained at a highly law firm.
• Experience in handling complex employment matters within a comparable environment.
• Proficiency in restrictive covenant injunctions, delivery up applications, and employee competition issues is advantageous.
• General employment advisory experience.
• Desire to work in a truly international firm with a clear understanding of the structure and operation of commercial law firms.
• Flexibility to support cases across a broad range of employment issues.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to manage aspects of complex matters.
• Initiative and confidence built upon solid success and achievements.
• Effective liaison with fee earners from other disciplines and jurisdictions.
• Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate.
• Commitment to business development, maintaining strong client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities.
• Dedication to continuous improvement and technical expertise.

If you are ready to advance your career in a firm that values excellence and offers an above-market rate salary with a fantastic benefits package, we encourage you to apply!

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