Employment Associate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in London is seeking an Employment Associate Solicitor with 4+ years PQE to join its highly regarded Employment team. This role offers opportunities for advocacy and complex case management, including unfair dismissal and discrimination. The firm is focused on employee welfare and professional development, providing a supportive environment and clear routes for career advancement. Additionally, it features an exciting phase of expansion with new London offices and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

Career development and mentoring

High-profile work and client exposure

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in Employment Law.
• Confident in advocacy and handling complex cases.
• Eager to grow within a supportive, expanding firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload covering unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, TUPE, and whistleblowing.
• Act for trade unions, senior executives, and employers.
• Participate in advocacy and high-profile work.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Client care

Drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Handling complex matters

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Employment Associate Solicitor 4+ PQE | London, West-End | L500 Firm | Leading Employment Team

This L500-ranked firm has been advising clients for over 75 years and is now entering an exciting new phase of growth. With plans to double in size and a move to a £6M Central London office, the firm has recently welcomed Partners from Top 100 and Top 50 firms to support its ambitious expansion.

Known for its collaborative culture and long-standing client relationships, the firm combines technical excellence with a supportive, people-first approach that values development, wellbeing, and balance.

The Role:

You’ll join a highly regarded Employment team ranked in the Legal 500 for Employee and Trade Union work. Acting for trade unions, senior executives, and employers, you’ll manage a varied caseload covering unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, TUPE, and whistleblowing - with opportunities for advocacy and high‑profile work.

Why This Role?

• Top‑tier platform - Legal 500‑ranked team with national recognition
• Career growth - clear route to senior and leadership roles
• Exciting phase of expansion - new £6M Central London HQ
• High‑quality work - complex, meaningful cases with major clients
• Supportive culture - wellbeing‑focused, collaborative, ambitious

The Candidate & Benefits:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 4+ years' PQE in Employment Law
• Strong advocacy, client care, and drafting skills
• Commercially aware and confident handling complex matters
• Keen to grow within a forward‑thinking, expanding firm
• Competitive salary + bonus
• Career development and mentoring
• High‑profile work and client exposure
• New Central London offices and hybrid working

If you’re looking for a platform to advance your Employment Law career in a thriving, supportive firm with real momentum - apply now for confidential consideration.