London Employment Senior Associate – Leading Advisory & Lit

Henderson Scott Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott Limited is recruiting a Senior Associate into its Employment team in London. The role offers exposure to complex contentious and non-contentious matters for UK and international clients with 4-8 years PQE.

You will work with partners on high-profile matters, including tribunal and High Court litigation, strategic advisory work, executive appointments and cross-border HR issues. Salary starts from £130,000+ depending on experience.

Qualifications

• England & Wales qualified lawyers with 4–8 years' PQE.
• Strong technical employment law expertise.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to advising clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex employment tribunal and High Court litigation.
• Provide strategic advisory work for employers.
• Manage senior executive appointments and exits.
• Lead investigations, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Oversee large-scale restructurings and redundancy programs.
• Work on cross-border corporate transactions' employment aspects.
• Coordinate global workforce projects and international HR issues.

Skills

Employment law

Client communication

Autonomy

Commercial mindset

Education

England & Wales qualification

Job description

Henderson Scott Limited is recruiting a Senior Associate into its Employment team in London. The role offers exposure to complex contentious and non-contentious matters for UK and international clients with 4-8 years PQE.

You will work with partners on high-profile matters, including tribunal and High Court litigation, strategic advisory work, executive appointments and cross-border HR issues. Salary starts from £130,000+ depending on experience.