Senior Employment Solicitor / Associate (5+ Years PQE) Location: Canary Wharf, London (Office-based) Salary: Highly Competitive Base + Transparent, Merit-Based Bonus + Benefits
The Practice This is for a Legal 500-ranked niche employment law boutique based in London.
At this firm, contentious litigation and executive advisory are the core business. With an exemplary market reputation for securing landmark victories, this practice is experiencing strong market growth.
As a Senior Associate, you will take immediate conduct of an active caseload. The workload has high-value claimant-side litigation for senior executives, directors, and high-net-worth professionals across the financial, legal, and tech sectors as well as a high volume element of lower value claims.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Contentious Litigation: Leading complex Employment Tribunal and High Court claims. This could be high-profile whistleblowing, discrimination cases, and complex dismissals, unfair dismissals.
Executive Advisory & Negotiation: Advising senior professionals on complex exit packages, high-value settlement agreements, and enforcement or defence of restrictive covenants.
Advocacy: Acting as a trusted advisor to clients navigating crises, requiring sharp commercial judgment and strategy.
Mentor & Fee-Earning Leadership: Working directly alongside Legal 500 "Leading Partners" to mentor, manage case strategy, and drive the firms top-tier market standing.
About You
You are a trained and experienced Employment Solicitor or Barrister who thrives on strategic advocacy and dispute resolution.
Experience: 5+ years PQE with a proven track record within a respected Legal 500 boutique or recognised national employment practice.
Technical Skillset: Comprehensive experience handling complex claimant-side litigation, drafting pleadings, managing disclosure, and handling high-level executive advisory work.
Mindset: A poised, commanding communicator capable of guiding senior professionals through highly stressful career crises with authority, commercial acumen, and sharp legal instinct.
The Rewards
Financial Performance: A highly competitive base salary paired with a transparent, meritocratic bonus scheme that directly rewards individual fee-generation and high performance.
Location: Working from a Canary Wharf office.
Strictly Confidential Enquiries
At Redwing Recruitment, we handle all senior legal placements with absolute discretion. To arrange an off-the-record discussion regarding the firms profile, billable expectations, or specific hybrid flexibility, please contact Peter at Redwing.
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