Employment Solicitor | 2+ PQE | Leading London Firm

Complex disputes. Senior executive mandates. Strategic advice to businesses.

Lex Exec is working with one of London’s leading private wealth law firms to recruit an Employment solicitor into its growing, highly regarded team.

The firm combines an outstanding reputation for advising high-net-worth individuals and families with a substantial commercial practice. Its Employment team is recognised by Legal 500 for senior executive work and advises clients ranging from business leaders and professionals to established companies and entrepreneurial businesses.

For an ambitious Employment lawyer, the attraction is clear: sophisticated clients, varied work and the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners recognised in their field.

The work

Complex Employment Tribunal and court proceedings.
Senior executive appointments, departures and negotiated exits.
Discrimination, whistleblowing and restrictive covenant disputes.
M&A Advisory
Strategic employer advice, investigations, reorganisations and redundancies.
Executive contracts, employment policies and corporate transactions.

You will take responsibility for matters and client relationships, contribute to business development and, according to experience, help supervise junior colleagues.

About you

You will have at least 2 years’ PQE in Employment law, strong training and technical ability, and experience across contentious and advisory matters.

Experience advising both employers and senior employees would be particularly valuable. The firm is interested in lawyers who combine sound judgement with commercial awareness, ambition and the confidence to build lasting client relationships.

About Lex Exec

Lex Exec is a specialist legal search firm recruiting Associates, Senior Associates, Legal Directors and Partners across London and the UK.

Founded by a legally qualified recruiter with almost 20 years of specialist recruitment experience, we combine an understanding of legal practice with direct relationships across leading law firms.

We will give you a clear, informed view of the firm, team and opportunity, and support you throughout the process. All conversations are confidential, and your details will only be shared with your permission.