Employment Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) | Top Tier Legal 500 Firm | £83k-£90k | Great work/life balance

Employment Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) | Top Tier Legal 500 Firm | £83k-£90k | Great work/life balance

Employment Solicitor - NQ-2 PQE

Top Tier Legal 500 Boutique

Salary £83,000 - £90,000

City of London

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:

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• Managing contentious and non-contentious matters, for claimant and respondent clients.
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• Deliver outstanding client service, with relationship building and a sound understanding of client legal and commercial requirements.
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• Provide training to clients and support external legal teams.
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• Conduct advocacy when required.
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Skills and Experience:

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• UK qualified Employment Solicitor with 0 - 2 years PQE from a reputable London firm.
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• A demonstrated track record and an enthusiasm for high-quality employment law matters.
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• Strong academic background at degree and A-level.
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• Technically strong understanding of contentious and non-contentious employment law.
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• A passionate personality with an enthusiasm for personal development and strong interpersonal skills.
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Desirable Skills (Non-essential)

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• Experience of advising public sector clients
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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 [email protected] or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9231 (office hours) or 07517 456559 (out of office hours).