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Posted 09 August, 2026

Employment Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) | Legal 500 recognised | £50k-£65k | Central London Commercial firm

LR Legal Recruitment
City of London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Employment Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) | Legal 500 recognised | £50k-£65k | Central London Commercial firm

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Position: Employment Solicitor - NQ-2 PQE

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Company: Legal 500 Commercial Firm

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Salary: £50,000 - £65,000

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Location: City of London (Hybrid working, 2 days from home)

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A well known Legal 500 multi-office firm is looking for a confident junior Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) to join their Employment team based in central London, not far from Farringdon. The team works on a diverse caseload of employer and employee client matters including litigated and advisory work.

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The firm is looking for an excellent candidate of Associate level and is open to candidates from a Legal 500 or local background. The ideal candidate will have experience managing their own caseload and exposure tribunals from start to finish. 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 firm within the cCity!

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Managing contentious and non-contentious matters, for claimant and respondent clients.
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  • Assist team Partners on complex employment matters.
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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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  • 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 employment law matters.
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  • Strong academic background is preferred.
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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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As renumeration, they offer a highly competitive salary and benefits scheme available on request. They maintain a good work/life balance with excellent hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days from home) and a good levels of support.

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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).