Associate - Employment Lawyer

Job description

A highly regarded international firm is seeking to hire an Employment Associate into its London team as part of strategic growth.

You will join a market‑leading practice known for:

• Advising FTSE and multinational clients on complex, high‑value employment disputes
• Handling reputationally sensitive board‑level matters and senior executive exits
• Delivering strategic guidance on restructurings and large‑scale workforce projects
• Working seamlessly with Corporate and Private Equity teams on headline transactions
• Providing technically rigorous, commercially grounded advice recognised across the market

This is a team operating at the very top end of the employment landscape, acting on sophisticated matters where precision, judgement and discretion are essential.

The Role

You will advise on a broad range of premium employment matters, including:

• High‑value contentious matters, including tribunal and High Court litigation
• Senior executive exits, enforcement of restrictive covenants and team moves
• Complex disciplinary, grievance and whistleblowing issues
• Strategic advisory work for boards and HR leadership teams
• Corporate support on M&A, TUPE and employment‑related transactional risk

About You

• UK‑qualified solicitor
• Strong training from a well‑regarded employment practice
• Solid experience across both contentious and advisory employment work
• Confident working with senior stakeholders in high‑pressure environments
• Commercial, measured and technically excellent

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join an elite employment practice with exceptional partner exposure, a sophisticated client base, and clear long‑term progression.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root:

jamescockerill@taylorroot.com

Or send a direct message on LinkedIn.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

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