THE FIRM A top 100 law firm. THE ROLE The London office is looking to hire an Employment Lawyer - 4-5 years' PQE to join the Employment & Reward Group. This team is one of the best resourced teams of employment specialists of any law firm in the country, offering both national coverage from the UK offices and an international offering through employment specialists overseas. Client include leading FTSE blue chip organisations (both in the UK and internationally). This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate lawyer who is looking for a platform for future career progression. THE CANDIDATE You will have 4pqe employment law experience in a commercial practice, having built up technical and market knowledge and with specific experience of dealing with strategic employment law advice, DSARs, complex employment tribunal claims, cross-border issues, restructuring and redundancy, complex grievances at a senior level including discrimination and whistle blowing complaints and senior executive/board room issues. The role may also involve high value and High Court litigation so experience in this area will be an advantage. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help clients deliver solutions within the M&A and outsourcing space, so an appetite for this type of work would be beneficial. The candidate will have a strong academic background and will be technical strong. Equally important, candidates must be commercially aware and understand how a large international firm operates. They will also be a team player with excellent communication skills and a desire to help grow the team and be actively involved in multi-disciplinary cross-office initiatives. Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.