Employment Associate

Buchanan Law; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a talented Employment Associate (3–6 PQE) to join its dynamic London Employment team. This role involves diverse advisory, transactional, and contentious employment matters for a prestigious client base, offering unparalleled access to partners and high-profile clients.

Benefits

Flexible working

Structured career development programmes

Strong work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ PQE in employment law.
• Experience in contentious and non-contentious employment law.

Responsibilities

• High-stakes tribunal and High Court litigation.
• Strategic employment advisory for major employers.
• Employment law support on high-value, cross-border M&A.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Commercial Insight

Education

England & Wales qualified

Job description

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A leading UK law firm is seeking a talented Employment Associate (3–6 PQE, England & Wales qualified) to join its dynamic and highly respected London Employment team.

The Opportunity:

This is a standout opportunity to work on a diverse range of advisory, transactional, and contentious employment matters for a prestigious and varied client base. The team advises across multiple sectors—including financial services, technology, energy, healthcare, retail, and professional services—and frequently works with international clients navigating UK employment law.

Associates in the team are involved in:

• High-stakes tribunal and High Court litigation
• Strategic employment advisory for major UK and global employers
• Employment law support on high-value, cross-border M&A
• TUPE, whistleblowing, redundancy, and discrimination matters
• Internal investigations and regulatory issues
• Unparalleled access to partners and high-profile clients from day one
• Involvement in strategy and delivery, not just execution
• Structured career development programmes, secondment opportunities, and a clear path for progression
• Exposure to market-leading work with a collaborative, inclusive culture
• Competitive compensation, flexible working, and a strong work-life balance

Qualities:

• 3–6 years’ PQE and England & Wales qualified
• Solid experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment law
• Background in a leading City, national, or international firm
• Excellent technical skills with commercial insight and strong communication
• A team player with ambition and a genuine interest in client-facing work

This is a rare opportunity to do high-quality, meaningful work while building deep relationships with clients and partners in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services

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