Employment Associate

Service Care; City Of London; À distance; GBP 85 000 - 100 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working hours

Predominantly remote with London visit

Career progression

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Service Care is recruiting an Employment Associate for a leading UK law firm. The role offers predominantly remote work with occasional attendance at a Central London office and a competitive salary of £85,000 to £100,000 per annum (FTE).

You will manage a diverse and contentious caseload focusing on discrimination and equality matters, providing expert advice and litigation support. The successful candidate will have 5+ years' PQE in employment law, and will benefit from flexible hours and

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in employment law.
• Proven contentious employment experience.
• Experience handling discrimination and equality issues.

Responsabilités

• Manage contentious employment matters, including Employment Tribunal claims
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and legal documentation
• Handle disclosure processes and advise clients throughout litigation
• Provide strategic, clear advice to a varied client base including executives and entities
• Support business development and contribute to team meetings
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to growth of the employment team

Connaissances

5+ PQE

Contentious employment

Discrimination matters

Description du poste

Employment Associate – Join a Leading UK Law Firm

Are you an experienced Employment Associate looking for a flexible role with excellent career development opportunities? Our client, a highly regarded UK law firm, is seeking a talented Employment Associate to join their dynamic employment team. This is an exciting opportunity to work predominantly remotely, with occasional attendance at their Central London office, offering a competitive salary of £85,000 to £100,000 per annum (FTE).

About the Employment Associate Role

As an Employment Associate, you will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload with a particular focus on contentious employment matters. You will provide expert advice and representation across a range of cases, including discrimination and equality issues, supporting clients through complex litigation processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to enhance their career within a flexible working environment.

Candidate Responsibilities for the Employment Associate

• Manage contentious employment matters, including Employment Tribunal claims
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and legal documentation
• Handle disclosure processes and advise clients throughout litigation
• Provide strategic, clear advice to a varied client base, including senior executives and commercial entities
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to team meetings
• Assist in mentoring junior staff and contributing to the growth of the employment team

Benefits of Becoming the Employment Associate

• Competitive salary between £85,000 and £100,000 (FTE)
• Highly flexible working hours—3 to 4 days per week with flexibility to suit your needs
• Predominantly remote work with occasional office visits in Central London
• Exposure to high-profile, contentious employment cases
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression
• Access to comprehensive legal resources and ongoing professional development

Candidate Requirements for the Employment Associate

• 5+ years' PQE with solid employment law experience
• Proven contentious employment experience, ideally from a reputable firm
• Expertise in handling discrimination and equality matters
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while contributing effectively to a team
• Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential