Employment Associate- City office, National law firm

Overview

In this role you will handle both contentious and non-contentious employment matters for employers and senior executives. You join a London-based, fast-growing firm with a supportive culture and strong work–life balance. You will work across tribunals, advisory work, and executive exits, shaping strategic employment solutions. The opportunity offers exposure to restructuring, TUPE, and high-level settlements within a collaborative team. This role is a platform to develop quickly in a reputed firm and progress through mentorship.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent work-life balance
• mentored fast track career progression
• supportive culture

Responsibilities

• Handle both contentious and non-contentious employment matters for employers and senior executives
• Represent clients in employment tribunals and litigation
• Provide ongoing advisory support on employment issues
• Manage redundancy, disciplinary matters, and workplace investigations
• Support corporate matters including restructuring and TUPE
• Negotiate senior executive settlement agreements and exits

Key requirements

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with 3–5 PQE
• At least 3 years UK employment experience in a UK law firm
• Must have both contentious and non-contentious employment law experience
• Must have senior executive experience

• Employment law (contentious and non-contentious)
• Tribunal and litigation experience
• Advisory employment law
• Redundancy and disciplinary processes
• Workplace investigations
• TUPE and restructuring

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