Employment Associate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in London seeks an Employment Associate Solicitor with over 4 years PQE. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, including unfair dismissal and discrimination cases, within a renowned Employment team. Ideal candidates will possess strong advocacy skills and a commitment to career growth in a supportive environment. The firm offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and career development opportunities within a newly established Central London office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Career development

Hybrid working

High-profile client exposure

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in Employment Law.
• Strong advocacy and client care required.
• Confidence in handling complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload covering unfair dismissal, discrimination, and redundancy.
• Opportunities for advocacy and high-profile work.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Client care skills

Drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

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

The Firm:

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.