William James Recruitment
Employment Solicitor
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Employment Associate | International Law Firm | Salary up to £130,000
A leading international law firm is seeking an Employment Associate with 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience to join its London-based Employment & Pensions team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with innovative, high-growth clients on complex and high-profile employment matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
The Role
- Manage a broad caseload of employment tribunal litigation, including advocacy at preliminary hearings
- Advise HR teams, in-house counsel, and senior executives on employee relations issues
- Draft and negotiate employment contracts, HR policies, and directors’ service agreements
- Act for senior executives and high-net-worth individuals on exits, team moves, and service agreements
- Support corporate transactions as the lead employment specialist
- Provide UK employment law advice to international clients and coordinate cross-border matters
- Handle High Court business protection work for employers and employees
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About You
- Qualified solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE in employment law
- Strong technical skills with a commercial, pragmatic approach
- Confident managing matters independently with significant client contact
- Experienced in negotiations and transactional support
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commercially aware with an interest in business development
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What’s on Offer
- Join an internationally recognised Employment practice with a supportive and collaborative culture
- Work alongside respected leaders in the field
- Excellent career progression opportunities, with partnership potential discussed early for the right candidates
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid working
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Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)
Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377
Mobile: 07904 630 131
Email: Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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