William James Recruitment
Employment Solicitor
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Employment Solicitor / Associate – London
Salary up to £120k + Benefits + Bonus
An internationally recognised law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor / Associate to join its market-leading Employment practice in London.
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor / Associate to work closely with a senior partner group on complex, high-profile employment matters. The role offers exceptional exposure to sophisticated clients, intellectually challenging work and genuine autonomy within a high-performing, collaborative team.
You will sit within a well-resourced London team supported by a large international employment platform, providing access to cross-border projects and career-defining work across a variety of sectors.
The Role
- Advising on complex Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
- Supporting strategic employment advisory work on business-critical issues
- Leading aspects of cross-border employment projects and restructures
- Advising on executive appointments, exits and sensitive workforce issues
- Supporting TUPE, outsourcing and employment aspects of corporate matters
- Handling restrictive covenants and business protection issues
- Managing your own caseload with client exposure
- Working closely with partners on high-value, complex mandates
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The Candidate
- Qualified Employment Solicitor with 2–6 years PQE in London
- Strong experience gained within a City or international firm environment
- Background advising on employment litigation and advisory matters
- Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
- Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Comfortable managing client relationships and senior stakeholders
- Ambitious, proactive and keen to progress within an international platform
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The Benefits
- Salary up to £120,000 depending on experience
- Competitive bonus structure
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service
- Private healthcare
- Life Assurance up to 6x salary
- Critical illness cover up to 5x salary
- Fully flexible and hybrid working model
- Strong partner access and mentoring
- Clear career progression pathway
How to Apply
Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)
Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377
Mobile: 07904 630 131
Email: Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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