Senior Employment Associate

Vasto Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a talented Senior Associate to join their Employment Law team in London. The role involves managing complex Employment Tribunal cases, advising corporate clients on various employment matters, and supervising junior staff. This position offers clear progression and a collaborative work environment, ideal for ambitious solicitors looking to expand their influence and take on significant responsibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in handling complex employment law matters.
• Strong communication skills for advising boards and HR leaders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Employment Tribunal and High Court disputes.
• Advise boards and HR leaders on workforce strategy.
• Act on restructures and redundancies.
• Take responsibility for client relationships.
• Supervise junior lawyers in the team.

Skills

Managing Employment Tribunal and High Court disputes

Advising on workforce strategy

Client relationship management

Supervising junior lawyers

Job description

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

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