Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate – London - Salary up to £160k + Benefits + Bonus

An internationally recognised law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join its market-leading Employment practice in London.

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious to work closely with a senior partner group on complex, high-profile employment matters. The role offers exceptional exposure to sophisticated clients, intellectually challenging work and genuine autonomy within a high-performing, collaborative team.

You will sit within a well-resourced London team supported by a large international employment platform, providing access to cross-border projects and career-defining work across multiple sectors including technology, retail and life sciences.

The Role

• Advising on complex Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
• Supporting strategic employment advisory work on business-critical issues
• Leading aspects of cross-border employment projects and restructures
• Advising on executive appointments, exits and sensitive workforce issues
• Supporting TUPE, outsourcing and employment aspects of corporate matters
• Handling restrictive covenants and business protection issues
• Managing your own caseload with significant client exposure
• Working closely with partners on high-value, complex mandates

The Candidate

• Qualified Employment Solicitor with 5–10 years PQE in London
• Strong experience gained within a City or international firm environment
• Background advising on complex employment litigation and advisory matters
• Experience with restrictive covenants and business protection preferred
• Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Comfortable managing client relationships and senior stakeholders
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to progress within an international platform

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Salary up to £160,000 depending on experience
• Competitive bonus structure
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance up to 6x salary
• Critical illness cover up to 5x salary
• Fully flexible and hybrid working model
• Strong partner access and mentoring
• Clear career progression pathway

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377

Mobile: 07904 630 131

Email: [email protected]

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.