Employment Lawyer

Career Legal; London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive UK law firm seeks a Senior Employment Associate or Legal Director for its London team. This role offers high autonomy, direct client access, and a collaborative environment, focusing on employment law matters and strategic advisory work. The firm provides a competitive salary, generous holiday, and additional benefits.

Benefits

28-30 days holiday + birthday off

Maternity and paternity benefits

EOT tax-free bonuses

Qualifications

• 6+ PQE in employment law required.
• Experience in tribunal and/or High Court litigation.
• Proactive and self-sufficient in managing workload.

Responsibilities

• Act for senior executives and employer clients.
• Work across grievance and disciplinary matters.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation Experience

Proactive Approach

Education

6+ PQE in Employment Law

Job description

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Qualified Legal Talent Acquisition Specialist | London & Regional Markets | Associate to General Counsel Level

Employment Senior Associate / Legal Director – £95k+ | Hybrid | London

A progressive, award-winning UK law firm is looking for a Senior Employment Associate or Legal Director to join its London team. You’ll enjoy high levels of autonomy, direct access to senior clients (both employee and employer side), and a collaborative cross-office environment.

This role is perfect for lawyers who thrive in a non-hierarchical structure, where initiative is encouraged, and success is shared.

The Opportunity:

• Act for both senior executives and employer clients (including household names in tech, retail, pharma & financial services)
• Work across grievance and disciplinary matters, discrimination, whistleblowing, and High Court litigation
• Get involved in strategic advisory work, reorganisations, and business transfers
• Gain exposure to multi-office collaboration (Reading/Bristol travel encouraged & reimbursed)
• Become a key mentor for junior team members
• £95,000+ salary + EOT tax-free bonuses
• 28-30 days holiday + birthday off
• Maternity and paternity benefits that go above and beyond

You’ll Need:

• 6+ PQE in employment law
• Tribunal and/or High Court litigation experience
• A proactive, self-sufficient approach to managing workload
• Willingness to get stuck in, take responsibility, and support firm growth

Based in London, with reimbursed travel to Reading/Bristol encouraged.

Keen to find out more? Apply today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice, Law Enforcement, and Legal Services

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