Litigation & Employment Associate

Overview

In this role, you will join a growing City of London litigation and employment team to handle a broad range of employment and dispute resolution matters. You will work closely with an experienced partner, gaining substantial client exposure and a mix of HR advisory and contentious/non-contentious work. The position offers hybrid working, a strong bonus scheme, and clear progression within an expanding practice. You will contribute to handling high-quality disputes and employment matters for employer clients, including construction-related employment issues. This is a high-impact role within a reputable firm committed to growth and long-term careers.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working (up to four days from home)
• Excellent bonus scheme
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Long-term progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage employment and HR advisory matters for employer clients
• Handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work
• Assist with dispute resolution across contractual, negligence, and corporate disputes
• Support high-quality dispute work including professional negligence, product liability, and multi-jurisdictional matters
• Collaborate with partners to provide client exposure and governance across cases
• Contribute to business development and ongoing client relationships

Key requirements

• 2-5+ years’ PQE in litigation & employment
• Experience in either contentious or non-contentious employment law
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Commercial and proactive approach

• strong communication
• client relationship skills
• commercial and proactive mindset
• employment law (contentious and non-contentious)
• HR advisory
• dispute resolution

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