Associate - Employment

An opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join a highly regarded Employment team within a leading international law firm. The team is recognised for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base, from multinational organisations and household brands to fast-growing businesses.

The role involves advising on the full spectrum of employment law matters, including complex workplace disputes, strategic people issues, business restructurings, cross-border employment matters, and employment aspects of corporate transactions. You will work on high-profile matters alongside leading employment lawyers across an international network.

The successful candidate will contribute across business and financial management, client focus, working with people and teams, business development, technical skills, and knowledge and innovation. Key responsibilities include assisting with employment litigation, workplace investigations, advisory matters such as disciplinary and grievance processes, redundancies, TUPE, employment status, senior exits, and transformation projects including restructuring, outsourcing, and organisational change programmes.

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or another common law jurisdiction with strong relevant experience in respondent employment law.
• Significant post-qualification experience with 3-6 years PQE within a leading international law firm or comparable in-house environment.
• Good understanding of employment law fundamentals, with proven expertise in areas such as restructuring, investigations and litigation.
• Proactive, organised and commercially aware approach, with a willingness to learn and take on responsibility.
• Confident communicator and strong client-facing confidence.
• Excellent drafting, case management, organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.