Employment Associate

Overview

In this role you will join a well‑regarded Employment & Partnerships team in a leading London law firm. You will handle a broad mix of contentious and advisory employment matters for employers, partnerships and senior individuals, partnering with experienced Partners. The position offers exposure to high‑quality work and meaningful client relationships in a collaborative, progressive culture. You will develop your practice across both employment and partnerships, with scope for responsibility and business development in a supportive environment.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent benefits
• hybrid working 2–3 days in the office
• industry‑leading training
• good work‑life balance
• social clubs and events
• clear progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Advise on day‑to‑day employment issues, contracts, policies and procedures
• Support large‑scale reorganisations and workforce change projects
• Represent clients in High Court litigation and Employment Tribunal disputes
• Advise senior executives, partners and individuals on exits and workplace issues
• Participate in investigations (beneficial but not essential)
• Contribute to partnership and senior executive advisory work
• Involve in reputationally sensitive and strategic workplace matters
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives

Key requirements

• England & Wales qualified solicitor
• 3–6 years PQE in Employment law
• Experience in City/top‑tier or specialist employment practice
• Experience with both employer/ respondent and individual/claimant work
• Strong technical ability across contentious and non‑contentious matters
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Investigations experience is advantageous but not essential

• Collaborative
• Proactive
• Ownership of work and client relationships
• Contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Employment investigations (advantageous)
• Advisory and strategic employment advice

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