PQE: 5+
Location: London
Term: Permanent
Team: Employment (Individuals focus)
A leading London firm is looking for a talented employment lawyer to join its highly regarded Senior Executive practice – a team recognised for advising some of the most senior professionals in the market on complex and high-value employment matters.
This is a rare opportunity to work with lawyers at the top of their field, within a team known for its technical excellence, client care and collegiate culture.
The Role
You will advise senior executives, founders, LLP members, and board-level professionals across sectors such as finance, private equity, and professional services on a mix of non-contentious and contentious matters (70%:30%).
Your typical workload will involve:
- Discrimination, whistleblowing and contract (including bonus) claims
- Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
- Complex negotiated exits and settlement agreements
- Reputation management and regulatory aspects
The successful candidate will work closely with partners on major mandates while managing their own matters under supervision. The team’s work is varied, stimulating, and often high-profile – offering the chance to build strong expertise in a rewarding and human-focused area of law.
The Ideal Candidate
- 5+ PQE with solid technical grounding in employment law
- Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
- A proactive, commercial and client-centred approach
- Interest in business development and building client relationships
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for advising individuals
This role would suit an ambitious associate looking to move into a market-leading practice where they can handle top-quality work for high-performing individuals in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
About Lex Exec
Lex Exec is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy helping exceptional lawyers navigate the key moves that define their careers. We work with leading UK and international firms to connect talent with opportunity – discreetly, strategically, and with a deep understanding of the legal world.
