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Employment Associate (3-5PQE)

London Permanent £112,500 - £137,500 per year View Job Description
A leading international law firm is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join its highly respected London-based employment practice. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of employment law, advising major corporates and financial institutions on complex, high-stakes matters across advisory, and transactional workstreams.
  • Employment associate vacancy at top-tier law firm
  • Leading work with well-recognised firm

About Our Client

A globally respected law firm with a strong London presence, our client is known for delivering high-quality, commercially focused legal advice across sectors. The employment team is central to the firm's offering, advising on complex, cross-border matters for major corporates and financial institutions.

Job Description

You'll be part of a dynamic team that plays a pivotal role in the firm's full-service offering. The work is diverse and intellectually stimulating, spanning:

  • Strategic employment advisory and compliance
  • High-profile litigation and dispute resolution
  • Employment aspects of M&A and other corporate transactions
  • Regulatory investigations and senior executive matters
  • Collective labour issues, including union and works council negotiations
  • ESG, diversity and inclusion, and remuneration governance



You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders across the firm and client organisations, contributing to some of the most significant mandates in the market.

The Successful Applicant

  • Extensive post-qualification experience in employment law
  • Background in a top-tier City or national employment practice
  • Strong exposure to advisory, litigation, and transactional matters
  • Familiarity with financial services regulation (e.g. SMCR, remuneration code)
  • England & Wales qualified (or equivalent) with solid UK employment law expertise
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • A commercial, client-focused mindset with strong interpersonal skills

What's on Offer

  • Global reach with deep local expertise
  • High-impact work with leading clients
  • Structured career development and mentoring
  • Opportunity to shape the future of employment law in a fast-evolving landscape
Contact
Nick Barker
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6824646
Phone number
+442072692103

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Employment / Pensions / Immigration
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Barker
Consultant phone
+442072692103
Job reference
JN-092025-6824646