Employment Associate

Henderson Scott; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Henderson Scott in London is seeking an Employment Associate (2-5 PQE) for a highly regarded UK law firm. You will work with partners on a broad range of matters, including advisory, litigation, and executive employment matters, advising a diverse client base from owner-managed businesses to corporates and institutions.

The role offers strong progression, a collaborative culture and flexible hybrid working with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years PQE at a recognised UK law firm.
• Strong technical employment law experience.
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, client-focused and BD-minded.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day HR and employment advisory work.
• Disciplinary, grievance and performance management matters.
• Redundancy and restructuring projects.
• Employment tribunal litigation.
• Discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, policies and settlement agreements.
• Senior executive exits and strategic employment advice.
• Employment aspects of corporate transactions and business reorganisations.
• Business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Employment Law

Advisory & Litigation

Client Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Employment Associate (2-5 PQE)

London | Competitive Salary + Benefits

A highly regarded UK law firm is looking to recruit an Employment Associate to join its growing London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious employment lawyer to join a well-established practice advising a diverse client base that includes employers ranging from owner-managed businesses and charities through to corporates, educational institutions, professional services firms and senior executives.

The Role

You will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of employment matters, including:

• Day-to-day HR and employment advisory work
• Disciplinary, grievance and performance management issues
• Redundancy and restructuring projects
• Employment tribunal litigation
• Discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, policies and settlement agreements
• Senior executive exits and strategic employment advice
• Employment aspects of corporate transactions and business reorganisations
• Business development and client relationship management

The team is known for delivering pragmatic, commercial advice and maintaining strong, long-standing client relationships.

About You

Applications are welcomed from lawyers who:

• Have between 2 and 5 years' PQE gained at a recognised UK law firm
• Possess strong technical employment law experience
• Have experience handling both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Are confident managing client relationships and taking increasing responsibility for matters
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a close-knit team environment
• Are keen to contribute to business development and practice growth

What's on Offer

• High-quality and varied employment law work
• Genuine responsibility and client exposure
• Supportive and collegiate culture
• Clear opportunities for progression
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

This opportunity would suit an employment lawyer seeking a strong platform for long-term career development within a respected and growing practice.