Employment Senior Lawyer

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

Job summary

A global law firm seeks an experienced Associate to join their top-tier Employment practice in London. You will advise on complex employment matters, lead litigation in Employment Tribunals and High Court, and contribute to strategic corporate transactions. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with over 5 years PQE and a strong academic background. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on delivering top-quality support to multinational clients.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PQE with extensive experience in employment law.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Skilled in M&A, TUPE transfers, outsourcing projects, and restructures.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on high-value employment matters across jurisdictions.
• Lead on employment-related aspects of corporate transactions.
• Actively involved in Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to provide clear, practical advice

Client-focused mindset

Confidence and pragmatism

Enthusiasm for cross-border employment issues

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

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 advice on a wide spectrum of complex, high-value employment matters spanning multiple jurisdictions.
• Be actively involved in Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation.
• Contribute significantly to corporate transactions and take the lead on employment-related aspects of strategic projects.
• Deliver top-quality advisory support to multinational clients in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.