Employment Associate

Buchanan Law; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan Law, an elite UK law firm, seeks an Employment Associate with 3-6 years PQE. Join a collaborative team in London and engage with high-profile cases. This role offers exposure to complex employment law, including litigation and corporate advisory, in an environment that fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Private healthcare

Wellness initiatives

Hybrid working options

Regular firm-wide perks and events

Qualifications

• 3–6 years PQE with a well-regarded UK employment team.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Strong skills in advising on corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex employment litigation and transaction support.
• Advise blue-chip employers and financial institutions.
• Involve in whistleblowing and discrimination matters.

Skills

Communication

Client Management

Drafting

Commercial Mindset

Education

Qualified Solicitor in UK

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An elite UK law firm is seeking an exceptional Employment Associate (3–6 PQE) to join its growing London employment team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on top-tier matters, offering a rare mix of both complex employment litigation and high-value transactional support, within a firm that combines legal excellence with a genuinely collaborative culture.

The practice is known for advising blue-chip employers, financial institutions, and senior executives on matters including whistleblowing claims, discrimination disputes, TUPE issues, investigations, executive exits, and employment aspects of major M&A transactions. Associates enjoy a high level of client exposure, involvement in headline matters, and the chance to develop alongside some of the UK’s most respected employment partners.

What Sets This Firm Apart:

• A collegiate, team-oriented environment, where associates are encouraged to take initiative and grow
• Comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced parental leave, private healthcare, wellness initiatives, and hybrid working options
• Regular firm-wide perks and events, mentoring schemes, and tailored development programmes
• Strong commitment to work-life balance and a culture that values performance over long hours

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 3–6 years’ PQE with a well-regarded UK, City, or international employment team
• Broad experience across contentious and non-contentious employment law, including tribunal and High Court matters
• Confident advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions and business reorganisations
• Excellent communication, drafting, and client management skills
• Commercial mindset and a collaborative approach to problem-solving

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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