Senior Employment Solicitor

Themis Recruit are currently working with a well-established and highly respected London firm that is looking to strengthen its Employment team with the addition of a Senior Associate (6–9 years PQE).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-quality practice advising both senior executives and corporate clients on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, within a collaborative team that sits closely alongside the firm’s corporate and private client practices.

The Opportunity

The role will involve working on a varied caseload including:

• Advising on complex contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Drafting executive service agreements, policies and senior exit arrangements
• Advising on reorganisations, redundancies and HR strategy
• Supporting on corporate transactions, M&A and due diligence
• Acting as a lead adviser on matters, bridging the gap between associate and partner level
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team

Candidate Profile

The team is keen to speak with lawyers who:

• Have 6–9 years’ PQE specialising in employment law
• Possess experience across both contentious and advisory work
• Ideally have experience acting for both employers and senior executives
• Are confident managing matters with a good degree of autonomy
• Have experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
• Are commercially aware and interested in developing client relationships

A small client following would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why This Role

• Join a highly ranked and respected employment team
• Work closely with experienced partners on complex, high-quality work
• Clear progression prospects within a well-established firm
• Broad client base including corporates, senior executives and private clients
• Strong team culture with good support and collaboration

Package

• Competitive market salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and health cover
• Enhanced benefits package
• 28 days holiday + additional benefits