Henderson Scott
Employment Solicitor 1-5 PQE
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Employment Associate | 1-5 PQE | London
A highly regarded London law firm with a longstanding reputation, recognised for its entrepreneurial culture and strong reputation across the SME, owner-managed business and HNW markets is looking for an ambitious and driven employment lawyer to join their expanding team.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level employment lawyer to join a busy and broad-based practice advising both employers and senior executives on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
The successful candidate can expect to be involved in:
- Day-to-day HR and employment law advisory work.
- Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, service agreements, and consultancy arrangements.
- Advising on disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance management issues.
- Managing redundancy, restructuring, and workforce change projects.
- Providing strategic advice on employee exits, settlement agreements, and restrictive covenants.
- Employment aspects of corporate transactions, including TUPE support on acquisitions and disposals.
- Employment Tribunal claims covering unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and breach of contract matters.
- Drafting policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
- Supporting business development initiatives and developing trusted adviser relationships with clients.
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Client Base
The team acts for a diverse client base including:
- Entrepreneurial businesses and owner-managed companies.
- Fast-growth and technology-led businesses.
- Property and real estate businesses.
- Professional services firms.
- Hospitality, leisure, and retail clients.
- Senior executives, directors, and high-net-worth individuals on workplace disputes and exits.
Requirements
Candidates should have:
- UK qualified lawyer with 1-5 years' post-qualification experience gained at a recognised employment practice.
- Experience of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
- The confidence to manage matters with appropriate supervision and take ownership of client relationships.
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