Senior Associate- Employment

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top 15 law firm in London as an Employment Senior Associate, where your legal expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment. This prestigious firm, known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, offers an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of employment matters. You'll engage with high-profile UK and international issues, supported by a collaborative team and clear progression pathways. If you're passionate about employment law and ready to elevate your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Environment

Structured Progression Paths

Supportive Team Culture

Market-leading Salary

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE.
• Strong organisational skills and enthusiasm for challenging work.

Responsibilities

• Manage contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Handle claims related to discrimination, whistleblowing, and unfair dismissal.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Legal Research

Discrimination Legislation

Employment Law

Whistleblowing Legislation

Unfair Dismissal Law

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Opportunity for Talented Employment Senior Associate

Are you a talented Employment Senior Associate with 5+ years PQE, looking to join a large, progressive Employment department? Progress your legal career in this Top 15 law firm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law.

The Firm:

This multi-award-winning firm is in the Top 15 and has built its success on an entrepreneurial and creative spirit. They invest heavily in their staff and boast over 150 lawyers credited in legal directories such as The Legal 500 and Chambers. Their success is rooted in creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and investment in their lawyers.

Operating globally with offices across nearly every continent, the firm serves a wide and diverse client list, including UHNW individuals, privately and publicly owned businesses, wealth management services, private equity funds, FTSE 250 companies, and major corporations.

The firm’s investment in its people is unrivalled, supporting their development, career progression, and reputation building. They foster a collegiate atmosphere with structured, merit-based progression pathways.

The Role:

This is a standout opportunity for an Employment Senior Associate to join this top 15 City of London firm.

You will manage a caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including legislation relating to discrimination, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal, unlawful deduction of wages, and related claims in employment tribunals, as well as breach of contract and business protection claims in the High Court.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE
• Strong organisational skills
• Enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work
• Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear, structured progression paths
• Flexible, friendly working environment and supportive team culture
• Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues