Interim Employment Associate (3-5PQE)

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an experienced Employment Associate. This interim position involves high-profile litigation, strategic advisory work, and collaboration with other legal teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in employment law and a strong academic background. The firm promotes professional development and offers mentoring during the interim period.

Benefits

Structured mentoring and development

Opportunity to work on high-impact matters

Engagement with senior clients

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in employment law required.
• Strong background in a leading City or national employment practice.
• Excellent understanding of UK employment law and financial services regulation.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-profile litigation, investigations, and risk management.
• Engage in strategic advisory work and employment compliance.
• Deal with employment aspects of corporate transactions.

Skills

Post-qualification experience in employment law

Advisory and litigation exposure

Client-focused mindset

Commercial acumen

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Qualified in England & Wales (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

• Employment associate vacancy at top-tier law firm


• Opportunity for Professional Development

About Our Client

You\'ll be joining a dynamic team of 3 partners and 11 lawyers, part of a wider international network of over 80 employment specialists. The team is collegiate, driven, and committed to professional development. You\'ll also collaborate with our Tax, Pensions, and Incentives teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

Job Description

This interim position offers exposure to a broad spectrum of employment law, including:

• High-profile litigation, investigations, and risk management


• Strategic advisory work and employment compliance


• Employment aspects of corporate transactions, including multi-jurisdictional M&A


• Works council and union negotiations


• ESG, D&I initiatives, and regulatory employment issues

The Successful Applicant

• Extensive post-qualification experience in employment law


• Background in a leading City or national employment practice


• Strong exposure to advisory, litigation, and transactional work


• Familiarity with financial services regulation (e.g. SMCR, remuneration code)


• England & Wales qualified (or equivalent) with demonstrable UK employment law expertise


• Excellent academic credentials


• A client-focused mindset with commercial acumen and collaborative spirit

What\'s on Offer

• Work on high-impact matters with global reach


• Engage with senior clients and complex legal challenges


• Benefit from structured mentoring and development, even during the interim period