Employment Associate

Birchrose Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Job summary

Birchrose Associates, a leading London law firm, seeks an Employment Associate to join its highly regarded Employment team. The role involves a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious work, advising employers, senior executives and partners across sectors.

The successful candidate will handle disciplinary matters, draft contracts and settlement documentation, and support on TUPE and corporate transactions, with direct client responsibility and junior supervision.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE in employment law.
• Contentious and non-contentious experience advising employers.
• Experience advising individuals would be advantageous.
• Strong academics and high-quality training.

Responsibilities

• Advising on disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Drafting employment contracts, consultancy agreements and settlement documentation.
• Handling Employment Tribunal and court proceedings.
• Advising on TUPE, employment status and reorganisations.
• Providing employment support on corporate transactions.

Skills

Employment law

Advising employers

Disciplinary matters

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Excellent opportunity for an Employment Associate to join a highly regarded practice at a leading London law firm.

The Firm

Our client is an established London law firm with an outstanding reputation for advising businesses, individuals and families on complex and sensitive matters.

The firm's Employment practice is recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers for its expertise, with a strong reputation for handling high-profile disputes and commercially sensitive advisory work.

The team advises employers, senior executives and partners across a broad range of sectors, including financial services, media, sport and retail.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an Employment Associate to join its London team.

The successful candidate will undertake a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious work, with responsibility for advising clients and supporting junior colleagues.

This will include:

• Advising on disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Drafting employment contracts, consultancy agreements and settlement documentation.
• Handling Employment Tribunal and court proceedings.
• Advising on TUPE, employment status and reorganisations.
• Providing employment support on corporate transactions.

This Employment Associate position offers direct client responsibility, with appropriate support, and exposure to work spanning both employer and individual clients.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 2 - 5 years' PQE in employment law.
• Contentious and non-contentious experience, including advising employers.
• Experience advising individuals would be advantageous.
• Strong academics and high-quality training.
• Ability to manage matters with minimal supervision and experience supervising junior colleagues.

Reasons to Apply

• Opportunity to join a directory-recognised Employment practice.
• Varied work across advisory, transactional and contentious matters.
• An impressive client base spanning businesses and senior individuals.
• Comprehensive benefits, including 28 days' holiday, private medical insurance and a discretionary bonus scheme.