Senior Employment Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international firm is seeking a bright and commercially astute Senior Associate to join their high-performing Employment team in London. The role involves handling employment tribunal litigation, advising clients, and managing corporate transactions while offering a comprehensive flexible benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working – 3 days in-office, with flexibility

25+ days annual leave, plus an extra discretionary day

Enhanced parental leave (up to 26 weeks at full pay)

Comprehensive flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Strong technical capability in high-level advisory matters.
• Excellent written communication and client-handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Handling a broad spectrum of employment tribunal litigation.
• Advising HR professionals and in-house legal teams on complex matters.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts and internal HR policies.

Skills

Business development

Client handling

Written communication

Commercial awareness

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

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Posted:

26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Associate (Employment)

Location: London

PQE: 4+ years

Hybrid working – 3 days in-office, with flexibility.

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working – 3 days in-office, with flexibility.
• 25+ days annual leave, plus the option to buy more and an extra discretionary day in December.
• Enhanced parental leave (up to 26 weeks at full pay after one year of service).
• A comprehensive flexible benefits package tailored to personal needs.

A leading international firm is seeking a bright and commercially astute Senior Associate to join their high-performing Employment team in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling a broad spectrum of employment tribunal litigation, including potential advocacy at preliminary hearings.
• Advising HR professionals, in-house legal teams, and senior stakeholders on complex employee relations matters.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, service agreements, and internal HR policies.
• Representing senior executives and high-net-worth individuals on exits, team moves, and service agreements.
• Providing UK employment law advice to international clients and co-ordinating cross-border matters.
• Involvement in High Court litigation regarding business protection, including restrictive covenants.
• Acting as the sole employment advisor on corporate transactions.

Candidate Requirements:

• UK-qualified solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Strong technical capability and confident handling high-level advisory matters.
• Excellent written communication and client-handling skills.
• Commercially aware with proven or emerging business development skills.
• Ability to lead on matters and manage transactions autonomously.