Employment SeniorAssociate

Saragoça da Matta & Silveiro de Barros - Sociedade de Advogados, R.L.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper in London is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate with 4–8 years' PQE in Employment Law to join the Employment Group. You will work on high-profile and complex matters across the UK and internationally for clients ranging from startups to multinationals.

The role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to lead matters, develop client relationships, and contribute to strategic advisory, litigation, and cross-border projects.

Qualifications

• PQE: 4–8 years in Employment Law.
• Solicitor admitted in England & Wales or a Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Strong employment law expertise including structuring and advisory work.
• Experience advising clients across multiple jurisdictions and cross-border projects.
• Proven ability to collaborate with teams and develop client relationships.
• Commercial awareness and ability to understand regulatory developments.
• Willingness to train and mentor junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Work with global team on global restructuring projects and cross-border matters.
• Handle employee relations, discrimination, whistleblowing, and data privacy issues.
• Manage termination of employment and related disputes.
• Support outsourcing projects and corporate transactions.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal, High Court, and County Court as needed.
• Protect confidentiality and other business interests.

Job description

We wish to hire an Associate/Senior Associate with at least 4 – 8 years' post-qualification experience in Employment law. This is your opportunity to become an integral member of the Employment Group and to assist with a broad range of high profile and complex issues arising in the employment lifecycle across the UK and internationally for our clients ranging from start-ups to emerging multinationals and some of the biggest and best-known global brands in the world.

Tomorrow's legal solutions demand new skills. We embrace fresh perspectives and allow for you to build a new kind of legal career with a different kind of law firm.

Main duties and responsibilities

You will work with our global team to drive change, open new opportunities, and accelerate growth for both our clients and our people.

• Global Restructuring Projects
• Employee Relations
• Issues around Discrimination and Whistleblowing
• Termination of Employment
• Data Protection
• Outsourcing projects and corporate transactions
• Handling claims in the Employment Tribunal, High Court, and County Court
• Protection of Confidentiality and other business interests

About You

We pride ourselves on having a collaborative environment and are looking for approachable but confident lawyers with strong potential. While we do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies, candidates with at least 4 to 8 years' PQE are likely to have the right level of knowledge and experience needed for this role. The successful candidate will be highly ambitious and enthusiastic, with a desire to progress their own career from the enviable platform that DLA Piper provides. They will have a background in Employment Law and possess excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail, alongside a real focus on teamwork.

• Be a Solicitor, qualified in England & Wales or a Commonwealth jurisdiction
• Demonstrate strong employment law expertise, including experience advising on restructures and organisational change
• Have experience advising clients across multiple jurisdictions and supporting international or cross-border projects
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims through to hearing stage (advocacy experience is beneficial but not required)
• Bring one or more areas of specialist knowledge, such as sector expertise, national minimum wage, worker status, discrimination, data privacy or industrial relations
• Have delivered tailored training for clients
• Build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and support business growth
• Develop and maintain a strong internal and external professional network
• Demonstrate commercial awareness, with an understanding of legal, regulatory and business developments affecting clients and the firm
• Communicate effectively and collaborate positively with clients, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to business development initiatives and actively support the achievement of team and departmental objectives
• Remain adaptable, objective and resilient when managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Take a proactive, innovative and solutions-focused approach to work
• Show a commitment to continuous learning, professional development and knowledge sharing
• Be confident leading matters or workstreams, taking ownership of key deliverables, reporting to the partner lead and supporting the development of junior team members
• Understand the financial aspects of legal practice and contribute to the delivery of profitable, high quality client work
• Deliver a consistently high standard of service, responding effectively and professionally to the needs of internal and external clients
• Build trust and credibility through inclusive behaviours, fostering effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Uphold professional standards and comply with all applicable regulatory, risk and compliance requirements
• Follow firm policies, procedures and systems, including time recording, financial management and compliance processes

About Us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.