Employment Associate 12 month FTC

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in London is seeking an Employment Associate with 3-6 years of post-qualification experience in employment law. The candidate will provide high-quality legal advice on international assignments and work with senior HR teams. An interest in global employment issues is crucial, as is the ability to manage complex cases. This opportunity includes engagement with a compact, expert team and the chance to develop business in a stimulating environment.

Benefits

Engaging work environment in London

Opportunity to work on diverse employment law matters

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on TUPE, global commission schemes, and executive terminations.
• Strong acumen in commercial aspects of employment law.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders and collaborate with global legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality employment law advice on international assignments.
• Act as the legal contact for senior HR and General Counsel teams.
• Support employment projects with London and overseas counsel.

Skills

3-6 years' post-qualification experience in employment law

Interest in international employment matters

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Opportunity Overview

• Opportunity to lead high-impact international employment projects
• Gain exposure to diverse global markets across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious international law firm whose employment team delivers global labour law solutions via its iGlobal platform. They advise multinational corporates with annual revenues from $100m to $17bn on pan-jurisdictional employment matters, boasting a compact, expert team of five in London, supported by partner counsel worldwide.

Job Description

• Provide clear, high-quality employment law advice on international assignments, restructurings, and terminations
• Act as the day-to-day legal contact for senior HR and General Counsel teams
• Support multi-jurisdictional employment projects in collaboration with London and overseas counsel
• Identify commercial and legal risks, crafting pragmatic solutions tailored to client jurisdictions
• Contribute to business development and promotion of the international employment practice

The Successful Applicant

• 3-6 years' post-qualification experience in employment law, ideally within international or cross-border contexts
• Strong interest in international employment matters and commercial acumen
• Proven ability to advise on complex issues such as TUPE, global commission schemes, and executive terminations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholders and collaborate with legal teams globally

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a respected medium-sized professional services organisation.
• Engaging work environment in London.
• Chance to work on diverse and challenging employment law matters.

If you are a skilled Employment Associate looking for a new opportunity in London, we encourage you to apply today