Employment Lawyer

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished law firm in London is seeking an Employment Lawyer with 3-5 years' PQE. The role involves advising on various employment law matters, supporting corporate transactions, and ensuring compliance with international regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling employment agreements, transitions, and a strong grasp of TUPE. This position offers significant responsibility and the chance to engage with high-profile global clients.

Qualifications

• Mid to senior associate level solicitor with 3+ PQE in employment law.
• Experience in handling employment contracts and employee transitions.
• Strong understanding of TUPE and international restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate M&A transactions.
• Advise on a wide range of employment matters.
• Draft and review employment agreements for international contexts.
• Support clients on organisational change projects.

Skills

Employment law advisory

Employment contracts

Client-focused mindset

TUPE understanding

International restructures

Job description

This US law firm with a mid‑size practice in London seeks an Employment Lawyer (3‑5 years' PQE) for a broad advisory and transactional role. The successful candidate will advise on all aspects of employment law, supporting high‑profile corporate transactions and providing strategic input on multi‑jurisdictional restructurings and global reorganisations.

Role Highlights

• Supporting Corporate M&A transactions
• Advise on a wide range of employment matters, including TUPE/transfer of undertakings, contracts, terminations, and restrictive covenants.
• Support major global clients on organisational change projects including matters such as immigration law
• Draft and review employment agreements and policies for international contexts.
• Employment litigation

Requirements

• Employment solicitor at the mid to senior associate level with upwards of 3 PQE at a well‑regarded UK based City Employment practice
• Experience handling employment contracts, employee transitions, and restrictive covenants.
• Strong understanding of TUPE/transfer of undertakings and international restructures.
• Commercial approach and client‑focused mindset.

This is a collaborative and long‑standing team which will offer excellent work, a significant level of responsibility and client engagement. Fantastic opportunity to work for blue‑chip, global companies on interesting cross‑border matters.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.