Employment Associate | London | 2+ PQE

Company: Lex Exec
Apply for the Employment Associate | London | 2+ PQE
Location: London
Job Description:

Lex Exec is working with a highly regarded national law firm looking to appoint an Employment Associate to join its growing London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a UK-qualified Employment Solicitor seeking a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious work within a well-established and collaborative practice acting for a strong commercial client base ranging from high-growth businesses through to major international organisations.

The Opportunity

  • Advising employers on a broad range of day-to-day employment law matters
  • Managing Employment Tribunal litigation and contentious employment disputes
  • Supporting on corporate transactions, outsourcing and strategic HR issues
  • Exposure to clients across sectors including technology, life sciences, private wealth, insurance and real estate investment
  • Delivering commercially focused advice within a growing and highly respected London team
  • Genuine opportunity to work closely with senior lawyers and play a visible role in the continued growth of the practice

The Team

The wider Employment practice forms part of a substantial national group with significant cross-office capability and strong market recognition. The London team continues to expand and has developed a particularly strong reputation for advising mid-market and fast-growth commercial clients on complex employment matters.

The role offers exposure to high quality work, strong mentoring and excellent long-term progression prospects within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Candidate Requirements

  • UK-qualified solicitor with 2+ years PQE in Employment law
  • Experience gained within a recognised Employment practice
  • Strong technical and drafting skills
  • Ability to manage Tribunal matters with increasing autonomy
  • Commercially minded with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong client relationship and business development potential
  • Enthusiastic team player with strong organisational skills

The Offer

  • High quality London-based Employment work
  • Strong platform for progression and development
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

About Lex Exec

Lex Exec is a boutique legal search business specialising in strategic lateral hires across the London legal market.

We focus on identifying high-calibre lawyers who combine strong technical ability with commercial awareness, relationship-building skills and long-term leadership potential.

Our work spans Employment, Family, Private Client & Tax, Contentious Trusts & Probate and wider Private Wealth-related practices, acting for leading boutiques, West End firms, national firms and international practices.

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Posted: September 1st, 2026