Role: Senior Associate – Employment
Location: London
PQE: 5-8
Our client, a highly regarded international law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join their Employment Law team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading practice renowned for its expertise in handling cutting-edge employment law matters across a global spectrum, also offering a route to partnership!
About the Team
The Employment Law team has deep expertise across all areas of contentious and non-contentious employment law. With a diverse client base that includes senior executives, charities, global financial institutions, and large corporates, the team handles an array of challenging and high-profile matters. Their work spans sensitive severance issues, boardroom disputes, corporate governance, and disciplinary or grievance processes.
Key areas of focus include:
- Employment aspects of corporate transactions, including TUPE.
- Drafting service agreements, employment contracts, and policies.
- Boardroom disputes, severance claims, and executive remuneration.
- Employment litigation in High Court, County Court, and employment tribunals.
- Managing collective issues like trade union recognition and industrial action.
- Advising on business immigration and international employment matters.
- Addressing discrimination, disciplinary, and parental leave matters.
The Role
As a Senior Associate, you’ll take a leading role in providing advice and solutions on a wide spectrum of employment law issues. Working alongside a talented team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop relationships with high-profile clients and make a meaningful impact on their businesses.
The Ideal Candidate
Our client is looking for someone who can bring:
- Comprehensive knowledge of employment law and its latest developments. (5-8 PQE)
- Experience with both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
- Cross-border transactional expertise (desirable but not essential).
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and client service excellence.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
Additional skills that stand out:
- Familiarity with business immigration law (advantageous but not required).
