Employment Associate

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is representing a reputable US law firm in London seeking an Employment Associate (2-4 PQE) to join a market-leading team handling complex employment matters across jurisdictions.

The role covers contentious and advisory work, investigations, data privacy compliance, and employment aspects of major corporate transactions and reorganisations for international clients.

Qualifications

• UK qualified solicitor with 2–4 years PQE.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Exposure to cross-border employment projects and corporate transactions.
• Familiarity with whistleblowing, discrimination, and data protection matters.
• Excellent technical skills with a commercial approach.
• Strong team player with great client-handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious and advisory employment matters.
• Handle investigations and data privacy compliance.
• Assist on employment aspects of major corporate transactions.
• Work with international clients on multi-jurisdictional issues.

Skills

Employment law

Cross-border projects

Client handling

Whistleblowing

Data protection

Commercial approach

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Our client is a reputable US law firm in London with a strong reputation for complex, high-value matters across multiple jurisdictions. The firm is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Its employment practice is highly regarded for advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including significant cross-border projects.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an Employment Associate (2-4 PQE) to join a market-leading team acting on a broad spectrum of employment law matters. The successful candidate will advise on contentious and advisory work, investigations, data privacy compliance, and the employment aspects of major corporate transactions and reorganisations. The role offers exposure to international clients and complex multi-jurisdictional issues.

What They’re Looking For

• UK qualified solicitor with 2-4 years PQE
• Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law
• Exposure to cross-border employment projects and corporate transactions
• Familiarity with whistleblowing, discrimination, and data protection matters
• Excellent technical skills combined with a commercial approach
• Strong team player with great client-handling skills