Employment Solicitor

Birchrose Associates (on behalf of an international law firm); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Birchrose Associates is recruiting an Employment Associate or Senior Associate for a leading international law firm in London, focusing on complex employment litigation and strategic workforce matters. The role requires UK qualification with 2–6 PQE and strong client-facing skills, with cross-border collaboration.

Hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary/bonus scheme are offered. You will advise on disputes, terminations, covenants, and workplace change in a top-law environment.

Qualifications

• UK solicitor with 2–6 PQE and strong employment litigation background.
• Proven ability to handle complex tribunal disputes and disputes involving senior executives.
• Excellent drafting and direct client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex Employment Tribunal litigation and other employment disputes.
• Handle discrimination, whistleblowing, and sensitive employment claims.
• Advise on senior executive disputes, terminations, and board-level matters.
• Assist on restrictive covenants, team moves, and post-termination issues.
• Support corporate transactions from an employment perspective.
• Collaborate with international colleagues on cross-border mandates.

Skills

Employment litigation

Client-facing

Cross-border matters

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

Job description

B

Organising Institution / Firm

Birchrose Associates (on behalf of an international law firm)

Rolling Basis (Official)

London Area, United Kingdom

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

UK qualified Solicitor with 2 – 6 PQE; strong contentious employment experience gained within a leading law firm or recognised employment practice.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Birchrose Associates is recruiting an Employment Associate or Senior Associate for a leading international law firm in London, focusing primarily on complex employment litigation, strategic workforce matters, and corporate support.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• UK qualified Solicitor with 2 – 6 PQE.
• Strong contentious employment experience gained within a leading law firm or recognised employment practice.
• Experience handling complex Employment Tribunal litigation and sensitive employment disputes.
• Strong technical knowledge across employment law with excellent drafting and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advising on complex Employment Tribunal litigation and other employment disputes.
• Handling discrimination, whistleblowing, and other sensitive employment claims.
• Advising on senior executive disputes, terminations, and contentious board-level matters.
• Advising on restrictive covenants, team moves, and post-termination issues.
• Supporting corporate transactions and business change projects from an employment perspective.
• Working alongside international colleagues on cross-border employment mandates.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus scheme with hybrid working arrangements.