Employment Senior Lawyer

LAW Absolute; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm seeks an ambitious Associate to join their top-tier Employment practice in London. This role involves providing top-quality advisory support on complex employment matters, participating in litigation, and leading employment aspects of corporate projects. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with at least 5 years PQE and a strong academic background. Excellent communication and practical advisory skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• At least 5 years PQE with extensive experience in employment law.
• Skilled in M&A, TUPE transfers, and organisational restructures.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support on employment matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Involved in Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation.
• Lead on employment-related aspects of corporate transactions.

Skills

Advisory support on employment matters

Contentious and non-contentious employment law

Excellent communication skills

Client-focused mindset

Ability to provide clear advice

Education

2:1 degree or higher

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity awaits an ambitious Associate to join a global firm’s top-tier Employment practice in London. This is a fantastic chance to join a dynamic and collaborative team, providing advice on a wide spectrum of complex, high-value employment matters spanning multiple jurisdictions. The position offers a varied caseload, with a strong focus on delivering top-quality advisory support to multinational clients, while also being actively involved in Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation. You will contribute significantly to corporate transactions and take the lead on employment-related aspects of strategic projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate confidence, pragmatism, and a client-focused mindset, as well as a genuine enthusiasm for cross-border employment issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support on a wide spectrum of complex, high-value employment matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Be actively involved in Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation where appropriate.
• Contribute to corporate transactions and lead on employment-related aspects of strategic projects.
• Work with multinational clients delivering top-quality advisory services.

Qualifications

Experience required:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Be at least 5 years PQE with extensive experience providing guidance across all aspects of employment law, including both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Skilled in providing employment law support for corporate teams on M&A, TUPE transfers, outsourcing projects, and organisational restructures.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong academic background with a minimum 2:1 degree.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.

How to apply

Get in touch without delay if this is of interest by emailing your CV to [e-mail]

Notes

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