Mid-Level Employment Associate – London

Origin Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive remuneration

Attractive performance-based bonus structure

Exposure to premium international clients

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Greater London is seeking a mid-level Employment Associate with approximately 3-6 years PQE to join their expanding team. The role includes strategic HR advisory work for UK and international employers, managing employment tribunal litigation, and handling cross-border employment issues. This position offers highly competitive remuneration, early client exposure, and clear progression opportunities within a collaborative and ambitious environment.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–6 years’ PQE in employment law.
• Experience gained at a City, international, or leading national firm.
• Strong technical skills and commercial awareness.
• Experience advising employer clients on both advisory and transactional employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on employment matters.
• Strategic HR and employment advisory work for UK and international employers.
• Employment issues arising from corporate transactions and restructurings.
• Employment tribunal litigation and dispute resolution.
• Workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, and grievances.
• Cross-border employment issues for multinational clients.

Skills

Employment law

Commercial awareness

Job description

Highly competitive remuneration aligned with leading international firms in London

Experience Level:

3 YRS PQE , 4 YRS PQE , 5 YRS PQE , 6 YRS PQE

I am working with a leading international law firm with a US-headquartered global platform, who are looking to hire a mid-level Employment Associate (c.3–6 PQE)into its growing London team.

The firm has built a substantial international presence with offices across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia, advising multinational corporates, financial institutions, private equity sponsors and high-growth businesses. The London office has grown steadily in recent years and now plays an important role in the firm’s international practice.

This is an opportunity to join a growing and well-regarded employment practicethat works closely with the firm’s corporate, disputes and private equity teams on sophisticated international mandates.

The Role:

You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:

• Strategic HR and employment advisory work for UK and international employers
• Employment issues arising from corporate transactions, restructurings and business transfers
• Employment tribunal litigation and dispute resolution
• Senior executive appointments, exits and restrictive covenant matters
• Workplace investigations, disciplinary processes and grievances
• Cross-border employment issues for multinational clients

The team regularly advises on complex, high-value and cross-border mandates, often supporting corporate and private equity teams on the employment aspects of international transactions and strategic projects.

The Firm:

The London office forms part of a large global firm with several thousand lawyers worldwide, offering a genuinely international client base and regular cross-office collaboration.

Despite its global scale, the London platform maintains a lean and entrepreneurial environment, allowing associates to benefit from:

• Direct partner access and meaningful responsibility
• Early client exposure
• Close integration with colleagues across international offices

The firm is widely recognised for its collaborative culture and strong lateral growth strategy, which has driven the expansion of its London practice and created excellent long-term career prospects for ambitious associates.

What’s on Offer:

• Highly competitive remunerationaligned with leading international firms in London
• Attractive performance-based bonus structure
• Exposure to premium international clients and complex cross-border work
• A growing London officewith strong investment and long-term strategic focus
• Clear progression opportunities within a globally recognised platform

Candidate Requirements:

• Approximately 3–6 years’ PQEin employment law
• Experience gained at a City, international or leading national firm
• Strong technical skills and commercial awareness
• Experience advising employer clients on both advisory and transactional employment matters

Please get in touch with Vera Puttock if you are interested in hearing more: 07435 732 190, [e-mail] . Full details of the firm will be shared with suitable candidates prior to CV submission.

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