Senior Employment Associate

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious City firm in London is seeking a talented Senior Associate in Employment Law. The role involves managing high-value disputes, advising senior executives, and supervising junior lawyers. Ideal for an ambitious lawyer with 5+ years PQE looking for growth in a supportive and collaborative environment. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £85,000 to £110,000, bonuses, and benefits, alongside opportunities for progression to Legal Director/Partner.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Flexible working environment

Strong support infrastructure

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in employment law, with strong exposure to contentious and advisory work.
• Confident leading matters and providing commercially driven advice.
• Interest in mentoring junior lawyers and developing leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing Employment Tribunal and High Court disputes.
• Advising boards and HR leaders on workforce strategy.
• Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to business development.

Skills

PQE in employment law

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Mentoring skills

Job description

Senior Associate – Employment Law | City of London

We are working with a highly ranked City firm known for its outstanding employment practice, seeking a talented Senior Associate to join its growing team.

The firm advises a strong employer-focused client base — from fast-growing SMEs to major corporates and household-name brands. With a collaborative culture and clear progression opportunities, this is an excellent step for an ambitious employment lawyer looking to broaden their impact and take on more responsibility.

The Role

As a key senior lawyer within the team, you will handle complex and high-value matters while supporting the wider strategic growth of the practice. Work will include:

• Managing Employment Tribunal and High Court disputes, including whistleblowing, discrimination and restrictive covenant issues
• Advising boards, HR leaders and senior executives on workforce strategy, risk management and day-to-day HR matters
• Acting on restructures, redundancies, TUPE and cross-border advisory work
• Taking increased responsibility for client relationships and contributing to business development
• Supervising junior lawyers and helping shape the team’s continued success

About You

• 5+ PQE in employment law, with strong exposure to both contentious and advisory work
• Comfortable leading matters and providing commercially driven advice to sophisticated clients
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• Interest in mentoring junior lawyers and developing leadership skills
• Enthusiastic about profile-raising and growing your network

PQE is a guide only — all applicants with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: £85,000 – £110,000 (DOE) + bonus + benefits
• Clear progression pathway toward Legal Director/Partner
• Strong infrastructure with marketing, litigation and HR support
• Hybrid working and a genuinely flexible, supportive environment

If you are looking for a step up — with more autonomy, high-quality work, and a firm that encourages progression — then I am keen to speak with you.

We work with candidates who are rarely desperate to make a move but want to be aware of the most relevant opportunities as they become available and make a considered career move. We work discreetly and aim to really ensure the career move fits your requirements and long-term goals.

Please apply or contact Jonny Dickens ([e-mail], 07747 520600) for a confidential conversation. For a confidential discussion, contact Jonny Dickens on 07747 520 600 or [e-mail].