Associate/Senior Associate - Employment

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in London seeks an experienced Associate/Senior Associate specializing in Employment law. The role involves advising diverse clients, managing employment disputes, and participating in business development activities. The ideal candidate should be a qualified solicitor with strong employment law experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. Benefits include competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Clear career progression

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong employment law experience from a City or mid-sized practice.
• Experience advising employer clients and senior executives across sectors.
• Strong academic record (minimum 2:1 degree).

Responsibilities

• Advise on HR issues like contracts, grievances, and redundancies.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims and High Court employee matters.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Employment law experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Advisory skills

Business development

Education

2:1 degree

Job description

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Associate/Senior Associate - Employment, City of London

Client: JMC Legal Recruitment

Location: City of London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 37f131bfa0f1

Job Views: 52

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Associate/Senior Associate - Employment

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a prestigious London-based firm known for its high-profile work and excellent client service. Whether you're a seasoned Associate or aiming for a Senior Associate role, the position offers a diverse caseload, supportive environment, and career progression.

The Firm

Join a highly regarded law firm delivering top-tier legal services to clients including individuals, businesses, charities, and institutions. Known for pragmatic advice and technical excellence, the firm handles employment litigation, executive exits, safeguarding, and regulatory challenges. It combines traditional values with a modern, collaborative culture.

The Role

Suitable for Employment Associates or Senior Associates (ideally 4-9 PQE, but strong candidates outside this range are considered) in London. The role involves advising a varied client base such as financial services, media, sports, education, charities, and high-profile individuals. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on HR issues like contracts, policies, grievances, disciplinaries, redundancies, and TUPE.
• Negotiating exits, restrictive covenants, and handling employment disputes for senior staff.
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims and working on High Court employee matters.
• Supporting corporate teams on employment issues.
• Work within education and sports sectors.
• Engaging in business development activities like writing content, delivering training, and attending events.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified solicitor with strong employment law experience from a City or mid-sized practice.
• Experience advising employer clients and senior executives across sectors.
• Excellent communication, drafting, and advisory skills.
• Ability to handle a busy caseload independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive team player with enthusiasm for marketing and business development.
• Strong academic record (minimum 2:1 degree).

Benefits & Flexibility:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Hybrid working: minimum 40% office attendance, flexible options including 0.8 FTE.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with good work-life balance.
• Clear career progression.
• Opportunities for networking, speaking, and training events.