Employment Lawyer

MAP Legal Recruitment; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MAP Legal Recruitment seeks an ambitious Employment Lawyer at Senior Associate level for London, with a hybrid working pattern. The role covers both advisory and contentious work and offers real autonomy to develop your own practice.

You'll advise corporate and institutional clients on Tribunal litigation, senior exits and day-to-day employment risk, with strong client contact from the outset and clear progression opportunities. Solid PQE of 5+ and a commercial, client-first mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Solid employer-side employment experience, both contentious and non-contentious.
• Tribunal litigation experience; some High Court exposure would be an advantage.
• Experience advising on exits, settlement agreements and senior-level negotiations.
• Commercial, client-first mindset and appetite for responsibility.
• Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

Responsibilities

• Split between employer-side advisory and litigation work.
• Day-to-day HR risk and policy advice.
• Run Tribunal claims and senior exits.
• Negotiate complex and sensitive settlements.
• Advise corporate and institutional clients on Tribunal litigation and employment risk.

Skills

Employer-side employment

Tribunal litigation

High Court exposure

Exits and settlements

Commercial mindset

Client relationships

Strong communication

Job description

Employment Lawyer - Senior Associate

London / Hybrid 5+ PQE

A well-ranked London Employment team is looking for a Senior Associate to join a well-established, client-focused practice covering both contentious and advisory work.

This is a broad and genuinely varied role, split between employer-side advisory and litigation work. You'll be involved in everything from day-to-day HR risk and policy advice through to running Tribunal claims, senior exits and complex, sensitive negotiations, alongside partners who will invest properly in your development.

You’ll advise a strong roster of corporate and institutional clients on Tribunal litigation, senior exits, settlement negotiations and day-to-day employment risk, with real client contact from the outset and increasing autonomy as you progress.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Solid employer-side employment experience, both contentious and non-contentious
• Tribunal litigation experience; some High Court exposure would be an advantage
• Experience advising on exits, settlement agreements and senior-level negotiations
• A commercial, client-first mindset and genuine appetite for responsibility
• Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships with clients and colleagues alike

In return, you’ll get an excellent platform, a strong and supportive team, genuine autonomy, and real scope to build your own practice and profile over time.

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