City Of London
Employment Lawyer (3–5 Years PQE) 📍 Location: City of London 💼 Mid-Tier Law Firm | Collaborative Culture | High-Profile Clients The Opportunity Ortus Group are working exclusively with a highly regarded mid-tier City law firm who have asked for our help to attract a talented Employment Lawyer (3–5 PQE) to join their thriving Employment team, part of the firm’s rapidly expanding Business Services Group. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse and prestigious client base, including household names and major corporates, in a team known for its collegiate, supportive culture and high-quality work. The Role As part of a close-knit and growing team, you will advise employers and senior executives on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and developing strong client relationships while contributing to the ongoing success and growth of the practice. Key Responsibilities: • Advising clients on all aspects of employment law, including contracts, policies, disciplinaries, grievances, terminations, and TUPE., • Managing contentious matters, including Employment Tribunal claims and High Court disputes., • Supporting corporate colleagues on employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings., • Building and maintaining strong client relationships with existing and new clients., • Contributing to business development initiatives and knowledge sharing within the firm. About You: • 3–5 years’ PQE in employment law gained at a well-regarded City or regional firm., • Strong technical ability with experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters., • Commercially astute with excellent communication and client-handling skills., • A team player who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment., • Enthusiastic about contributing to the continued growth of the Business Services Group. Why Join This Firm? • A collaborative, people-first culture with genuine work-life balance., • Access to high-quality, complex work for major national and international clients., • Opportunity to play a key role in one of the firm’s fastest-growing practice areas., • Very good work life balance, • Competitive remuneration, bonus scheme and strong career progression prospects. 📩 For a confidential discussion, please contact Dan Sill at Ortus Group.