Senior Employment Solicitor

Job Description

• Prestigious international professional services group
• Renowned for complex, high-profile employment law cases
• Works across diverse sectors including financial services, fashion, media, and technology
• Recognized for strategic litigation expertise
• Appears in Employment Appeal Tribunal, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court

• Comprehensive employment law advisory services for employers and employees
• Handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, including:
  • Discrimination cases
  • Restrictive covenants
  • HR advisory
  • TUPE regulations
  • Unfair dismissal
  • Redundancy processes
  • Settlement agreements
  • Data theft and confidential information protection
  • Employment aspects of corporate transactions

• Experience:
  • 6+ years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in employment law
  • Strong academic background
  • Transactional, advisory, and litigation expertise
  • Experience representing corporates and individuals preferred
• Skills:
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Outstanding organizational capabilities
  • Excellent writing and drafting abilities
  • Effective workload management
  • Strong communication across all levels
  • Independent and collaborative working style

• Personable and confident
• Relationship-building expertise
• Resilient under pressure
• Adaptable and proactive
• Initiative-driven
• Commitment to continuous professional development

• Competitive salary
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex cases
• Exposure to diverse, international client base
• Professional development support
• Inclusive workplace culture

• International presence (London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore, Hong Kong)
• Over 1,400 employees, including 650+ lawyers
• Innovative approach with dedicated technology and learning platforms
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Phone: 0333 996 2882
• Email: M.watson@h-fts.com