Senior Contentious Employment Solicitor (Temporary)

Job description

Senior Contentious Employment Solicitor (Temporary)Location: London (flexible/remote working available)

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Approximately 6 months, TBC

Day rate: Competitive but approximately £85,000 - £90,000 FTE

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to provide support on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 8+ years' PQE in contentious employment work who is confident managing tribunal matters independently.

The roleYou will be supporting a partner with a busy contentious caseload, including:

Employment Tribunal claims

Unfair dismissal

Discrimination matters

The work is fully remote, offering flexibility while still engaging with high‐quality, complex employment litigation.

Person specification

A qualified solicitor with 8+ PQE in contentious employment law developed within City or large commercial firms

Strong experience handling ET claims from start to finish

Ability to work autonomously and manage deadlines confidently

Please apply today by submitting your CV to Shannon Hewes at Chadwick Nott (shannonhewes@chadwicknott.co.uk).

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English