A well-known and top tier Legal 500 firm is looking for a confident junior Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) to join their excellent Employment team based in central London, not far from Chancery Lane. The team works with recognisable employers and public bodies with a track record of complex and high-profile cases.
With a broad workload, including a mix of claimant, respondent, and advisory matters, the firm is looking for an excellent candidate of Associate level with a background in London employment law. The ideal candidate will have touched upon public sector clients such as central Governmental departments or central London councils. In renumeration they can offer a flexible work/life balance and highly competitive compensation. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer who is looking for their next step-up post-qualification in a highly reputable national firm!
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing contentious and non-contentious matters, for claimant and respondent clients.
- Deliver outstanding client service, with relationship building and a sound understanding of client legal and commercial requirements.
- Provide training to clients and support external legal teams.
- Conduct advocacy when required.
Skills and Experience:
- UK qualified Employment Solicitor with 0 – 2 years PQE from a reputable London firm.
- A demonstrated track record and an enthusiasm for high-quality employment law matters.
- Strong academic background at degree and A-level.
- Technically strong understanding of contentious and non-contentious employment law.
- A passionate personality with an enthusiasm for personal development and strong interpersonal skills.
Desirable Skills (Non-essential)
- Experience of advising public sector clients
As renumeration, they offer a highly competitive salary and benefits scheme available on request. Their benefits package includes 36 days holiday, private medical insurance, and life assurance. They maintain a good work/life balance with excellent hybrid working and a strong level of support.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Kalan Thomas at kalan@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9231 (office hours) or 07517 456559 (out of office hours).
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The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.
*We require a lawyer who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
