Associate (3-5 PQE) - Employment

Mishcon de Reya; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Associate (3-5 PQE) in Employment Law to join their dynamic team in London. The role involves advising clients on various employment law issues and provides opportunities for litigation work. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and diverse skills, including organizational and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in employment law from a reputable practice.
• Transactional, advisory, and litigation experience desirable.
• Experience representing corporates and individuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on employment law issues such as discrimination, unfair dismissal, and redundancies.
• Handling litigious matters in courts and tribunals.
• Developing business and maintaining high levels of client contact.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Proactivity

Teamwork

Education

Strong academic record

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Posted:

29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

Job Description:

The Employment team at Mishcon de Reya works on complex, high-profile cases, acting at the highest level for both employers and senior executives.

They are at the forefront of employment law, handling cases involving diversity, gender pay, employment status, the gig economy, data, transparency, and privacy. The team is known for strategic and litigation expertise, appearing in Employment Appeal Tribunal, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court.

Their work covers contentious and non-contentious employment law, collaborating with incentives and business immigration teams. Clients span sectors like financial services, fashion, retail, luxury, media, and more, including LLPs, private equity, and venture capital firms.

Duties and Responsibilities

The role involves advising clients on employment law issues such as discrimination, restrictive covenants, HR advisory, TUPE, unfair dismissal, redundancies, settlement agreements, data theft, confidential information misappropriation, and employment aspects of corporate transactions. There is also opportunity to handle litigious matters in courts and tribunals.

Clients include employers and employees from various sectors. The candidate will be encouraged to develop business and their own experience, working across the full spectrum of employment law, with exposure to partners and associates, maintaining high levels of client contact.

We seek candidates with 3-5 PQE who want a varied career in a supportive, forward-thinking team. Flexible working arrangements are welcomed, and a commitment to our core values is essential.

Skills/Experience

• 3-5 years PQE in employment law from a reputable practice.
• Strong academic record.
• Transactional, advisory, and litigation experience desirable.
• Experience representing both corporates and individuals is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage workload and maintain client relationships.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Personable, confident, resilient, and adaptable.
• Proactive and takes initiative.

Note: This outline is not exhaustive; additional responsibilities may be assigned.

About The Mishcon de Reya Group

The Group is an independent, international professional services business with over 1400 employees and 650 lawyers, including the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and other consultancy businesses. It operates in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore, and Hong Kong, providing cross-border legal services across six core practice areas. The Group includes consultancy businesses, investments in legaltech, and the Mishcon Academy for learning and thought leadership.

In 2024, the Group made its first strategic acquisition in the legal services market, including Flex Legal and Somos. The company values diversity, inclusion, and flexible working, fostering an agile work culture.