Employment Solicitor - Themis Recruit : Job Details

The Hiring Firm:

Our Client has a proud history of providing practical advice to businesses and individuals for over 300 years. Their diverse client base includes established owner-managed businesses, property firms, fast-growing entrepreneurial enterprises, and ultra-high-net-worth families, both in the UK and internationally. Their primary goal is to help their clients achieve their commercial objectives, no matter the nature of their business.

Our client strives to be the long-term trusted adviser to leading wealth creators and their enterprises. By taking a holistic view of their clients’ structures and affairs, they deliver tailored and commercially sound advice. This approach has enabled them to successfully guide clients through the complexities of ever-evolving markets.

As custodians of the redacted legacy, we are dedicated to building on our rich heritage and creating a future our successors will be proud of.

Role Summary:

Themis Recruit are looking for an experienced Employment Solicitor to enhance their Corporate Employment Team. With extensive expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment law, our client supports senior executives, investment professionals, and businesses across various sectors, including financial services, technology, family offices, and sports.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Partner and an Associate to further develop their employment practice and engage with all areas of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious, with autonomy and support as needed.
• Draft and negotiate key documents, such as service agreements and settlement agreements.
• Provide commercial, pragmatic, and risk-based employment advice to clients, often working with overseas counsel.
• Advise on a wide range of issues, including:
  • Employment contracts
  • Grievances and dismissals
  • Subject access requests
  • Business transfers and outsourcings
  • Employment disputes in courts and tribunals
  • TUPE, redundancy, and hiring/firing processes.
• Play a key role in business development and initiatives to raise the profile of the employment practice.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum of 7 years PQE in Employment Law.
• Strong team player willing to support colleagues during peak periods.
• Proven ability to handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple files and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong client handling abilities and confidence in providing pragmatic, risk-based advice.
• Self-starter with initiative and drive for business development.
• Highly organized and proficient in relevant IT systems.
• Solid academic background, with experience from a respected Employment team.

Equal Opportunities:

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. We ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you’re ready to join our esteemed team and contribute to our legacy, we invite you to apply.