Employment Lawyer - Senior
hace 9 días
Bexley
Senior Employment Lawyer (Associate / Senior Associate)Location: Canary Wharf, London (Office-Based, with flexible core arrangements)Salary: Highly Competitive + Merit-Based Bonus Scheme + Premium BenefitsThe Opportunity Redwing Recruitment is recruiting for a premier niche employment law practice based in Canary Wharf.Consistently ranked as a Leading Firm by the Legal 500 , this practice has built a fierce market reputation for its tenacity, partner-led strategy, and consistent wins.Here, employment law is the bread and butter. Due to a sustained influx of high-value instructions, they are seeking an accomplished Senior Employment Lawyer to join their close-knit, high-caliber team.The Workspace: Operating out of a modern office in Londons financial hub, the firm values the collaborative energy, immediate case-strategy sessions, and effective mentorship that happen when the team is physically present.The Role: You will take ownership of an active, caseload representing both senior executives, directors, and blue collar workers, navigating complex disputes.Key Responsibilities:High-Value Litigation: Leading complex Employment Tribunal and High Court claims, with a heavy emphasis on unfair/constructive dismissals, high-profile whistleblowing, and complex discrimination cases.Genuine satisfaction: Advising professionals across the financial, legal, medical, and tech sectors on exit packages, settlement agreements, or for a fair reinstatement.Strategic Advisory: Navigating sensitive, reputation-altering career crises and restrictive covenant disputes.Team Leadership: Working alongside recognised Legal 500 "Leading Partners" to mentor junior fee-earners and maintain the firms top-tier market standing.About You You are a robust, technically astute employment solicitor who thrives on strategic advocacy. You want your work to have a direct, tangible impact on your clients' professional lives.Experience: Ideally 5+ years PQE within a respected Legal 500 boutique or recognised national employment practice.Track Record: Proven experience handling claimant-side litigation and high-level executive advisory work.Mindset: A poised, articulate communicator capable of guiding senior professionals through highly stressful career crises with authority, empathy, and sharp commercial judgment.The Rewards Financial Return: Competitive base salary tailored to experience, paired with a transparent, meritocratic bonus scheme that directly rewards your individual performance as an employment solicitor.Elite Package: Comprehensive private health insurance, enhanced pension contributions, and premium wellness benefits.Strictly Confidential Enquiries At Redwing Recruitment, we handle all senior legal placements with the highest level of discretion. The identity of this boutique firm will be protected, and your current positioning will not be compromised at any stage of the process.To apply, or to arrange an off-the-record discussion regarding the firms profile and specific hybrid flexibility, please submit your CV or contact Peter Mhagrh at Redwing Recruitment directly.TPBN1_UKTJ