Employment Associate (Solicitor)

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Job Description

Employment Associate | International Law Firm | Salary up to £130,000


A leading international law firm is seeking an Employment Associate with 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience to join its London-based Employment & Pensions team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with innovative, high-growth clients on complex and high-profile employment matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.


The Role


  • Manage a broad caseload of employment tribunal litigation, including advocacy at preliminary hearings
  • Advise HR teams, in-house counsel, and senior executives on employee relations issues
  • Draft and negotiate employment contracts, HR policies, and directors’ service agreements
  • Act for senior executives and high-net-worth individuals on exits, team moves, and service agreements
  • Support corporate transactions as the lead employment specialist
  • Provide UK employment law advice to international clients and coordinate cross-border matters
  • Handle High Court business protection work for employers and employees


About You


  • Qualified solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE in employment law
  • Strong technical skills with a commercial, pragmatic approach
  • Confident managing matters independently with significant client contact
  • Experienced in negotiations and transactional support
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Commercially aware with an interest in business development


What’s on Offer


  • Join an internationally recognised Employment practice with a supportive and collaborative culture
  • Work alongside respected leaders in the field
  • Excellent career progression opportunities, with partnership potential discussed early for the right candidates
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid working


Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.


Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07904 630 131

Email: Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com

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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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