Employment Lawyer

Job description

A leading City law firm with a well-established and highly regarded employment practice is seeking a talented Managing Associate to join its London team.

The team is recognised for delivering high-quality, strategic advice to a broad client base, including major corporates and senior executives, and offers a genuinely balanced mix of contentious, advisory and transactional employment work.

The Role

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer to step into a senior position within a growing and well-supported team. You will work closely with a small group of highly regarded partners and play a key role across a diverse workload, including:

• Complex Employment Tribunal litigation, with particular emphasis on high-value and sensitive disputes
• Advisory work spanning disciplinaries, grievances, restructurings and day-to-day HR issues
• Transactional support on corporate deals, including TUPE and workforce-related risk management
• Senior executive matters, including exits, negotiations and restrictive covenant issues
• Strategic input on client relationships and ongoing mandates

The role offers a varied practice across litigation, advisory and transactional work, with the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, develop client relationships and contribute to the broader growth of the practice.

Candidate Profile

• England & Wales qualified
• Typically around 6–10 years’ PQE (guideline only)
• Strong experience across contentious, advisory and transactional employment matters
• Experience handling restrictive covenant disputes would be particularly valuable
• Background from a recognised City, international or strong regional firm
• Demonstrable experience working with high-quality clients and managing complex matters
• Commercially astute, confident and keen to take on a leadership role within a team

Why Apply?

• Clear and well-supported pathway to partnership, with progression typically achieved in a relatively short timeframe for high performers
• Opportunity to join a well-balanced team with strong partner access and excellent junior support
• High-quality client base, including corporates and senior individuals on complex and sensitive matters
• International exposure and cross-office collaboration on global mandates
• Competitive City salary and bonus structure, with multiple routes for strong performers to be rewarded
• Hybrid working model with a collaborative London-based team environment

This role would suit an ambitious senior associate or existing Managing Associate looking to step into a position that combines high-quality work, genuine responsibility and a clear route to partnership within a supportive and growing team.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with vera.puttock@originlegal.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-05-2026

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