Employment Associate in City of London

Job description

The Opportunity

An elite UK law firm is seeking an exceptional Employment Associate, Senior Associate or Inhouse counsel (3+ PQE) to join its growing London employment team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on top-tier matters, offering a rare mix of both complex employment litigation and high-value transactional support, within a firm that combines legal excellence with a genuinely collaborative culture.

The practice is known for advising blue-chip employers, financial institutions, and senior executives on matters including whistleblowing claims, discrimination disputes, TUPE issues, investigations, executive exits, and employment aspects of major M&A transactions. Associates enjoy a high level of client exposure, involvement in headline matters, and the chance to develop alongside some of the UK’s most respected employment partners.

What Sets This Firm Apart:

• A collegiate, team-oriented environment, where associates are encouraged to take initiative and grow
• Comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced parental leave, private healthcare, wellness initiatives, and hybrid working options
• Regular firm-wide perks and events, mentoring schemes, and tailored development programmes
• Strong commitment to work-life balance and a culture that values performance over long hours

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 3+ years’ PQE with a well-regarded UK, City, or international employment team or a current inhouse lawyer with prior private practice experience
• Broad experience across contentious and non-contentious employment law, including tribunal and High Court matters
• Confident advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions and business reorganisations
• Excellent communication, drafting, and client management skills
• Commercial mindset and a collaborative approach to problem-solving

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

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