Employment Associate NQ

MAP Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MAP Legal Recruitment is assisting a leading international law firm in London to recruit a Newly Qualified Employment Associate, with a March 2027 qualification window. The role offers exposure to high-profile matters in a supportive team.

Candidates should have completed their training contract at a recognised City firm and have at least one Employment seat, with strong academics and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record and recognised City firm training.
• Completed training contract and at least one Employment seat.
• Available to qualify in March 2027.
• Excellent communication and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex and high-profile employment matters.
• Gain exposure to both contentious and non-contentious work.
• Work alongside partners and associates in a collaborative team.
• Develop technical and commercial employment law skills.

Skills

Strong academic background

Excellent communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Law degree / Legal training

Training contract completed at a City firm

Job description

Employment Associate – NQ / March 2027 Qualifiers

Location: London

We are working with a leading international law firm in London that is looking to recruit a Newly Qualified Employment Associate to join its highly regarded Employment practice.

The firm is keen to consider both recently qualified solicitors and final-seat trainees due to qualify in March 2027.

The successful candidate will join an established team advising a broad range of clients on complex and high-profile employment matters, gaining exposure to both contentious and non-contentious work.

Applicants must have a strong academic background, completed their training contract at a recognised City law firm and undertaken at least one seat in Employment.

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have recently qualified or are approaching qualification in March 2027 and are committed to developing a long-term career in Employment law.

Strong technical ability, excellent communication skills and a commercial approach are essential.

The successful candidate will benefit from working alongside highly regarded partners and associates, gaining exposure to high-quality employment matters and developing their technical and commercial skills within a supportive and collaborative team.

This is an excellent opportunity to establish a career within a respected international Employment practice.