W&P Partners Recruitment
NQ Employment Solicitor
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The Role
We are seeking a talented NQ Employment Solicitor to join the highly regarded Employment team of a Legal 500 ranked law firm based in central London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor or junior associate (up to 2 years' PQE) to join a well-established and growing team recognised for providing high-quality employment law advice to a broad range of commercial clients. You will work alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload, gaining exposure to complex and high-profile matters while benefiting from excellent training, mentoring and long-term career progression.
The successful candidate will advise employers across a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, working closely with clients to deliver commercially focused and pragmatic legal solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising employer clients on a broad range of day-to-day employment law matters.
- Supporting clients on disciplinary, grievance, capability and redundancy processes.
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, service agreements, staff handbooks and workplace policies.
- Advising on settlement agreements and negotiated exits.
- Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims, including preparing pleadings, witness statements and supporting documentation.
- Providing employment law support on corporate transactions, including TUPE and due diligence matters.
- Advising on discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal issues.
- Keeping clients informed of developments in employment legislation and best practice.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through responsive and commercially focused advice.
- Supporting business development initiatives, networking events and marketing activities alongside the wider Employment team.
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About You
- Qualified Solicitor with NQ-2 years' PQE in Employment law.
- Strong employment law experience gained during training and/or post-qualification within a recognised law firm.
- Experience advising employer clients across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
- Excellent drafting, communication and analytical skills.
- A commercial and pragmatic approach to providing legal advice.
- Confident working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to develop a long-term career in employment law.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver excellent client service.
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The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to join a respected Legal 500 ranked practice with an excellent reputation in employment law. You will work on high-quality matters for a diverse client base within a supportive and collaborative environment that genuinely invests in the development of its lawyers. The firm offers excellent career progression, ongoing professional development and a positive, flexible working culture.
W&P Partners Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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