Employment Associate

Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Employment Associate to join their leading Employment team. This is a key role advising a diverse client base across sectors including retail, leisure, professional services, financial services, arts and culture, and media & tech . You will handle a mix of strategic, contentious, non-contentious, and advisory UK employment law matters , working closely with partners and other senior lawyers to deliver exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide end-to-end support on a wide range of employment law issues, including: Advisory and Strategic Matters Advising on worker status and rights of atypical workers Managing disciplinary , grievance , and capability/ill-health matters Navigating redundancy , reorganisation , and workforce strategy Providing whistleblowing , discrimination , and harassment advice Advising on high-level terminations , senior exits , and remuneration packages Supporting partnership and LLP matters and disputes Contentious Matters Handling claims in Employment Tribunals and appeal courts Representing clients in High Court proceedings , including injunctions Managing workplace investigations and related risk management Supporting litigation linked to director/shareholder disputes Transactional Support Advising on employment aspects of M&A and real estate transactions Conducting employment due diligence and drafting relevant documentation Advising on bonus , incentive , and benefit arrangements Supporting clients with regulatory compliance under SMCR and related frameworks Regulatory and Cross-Practice Collaboration Advising financial services clients on conduct rules, fitness and propriety, and regulatory references Working cross-functionally with corporate, immigration, tax, litigation, and regulatory teams Requirements We’re seeking a candidate who demonstrates the following qualities: Solid experience in advisory, contentious and transactional employment law Proven ability to manage client relationships and files independently, with senior support as needed Clear, confident communication style and sound commercial judgment Strong client service ethos, able to build rapport and trust at all seniority levels Collaborative and team-oriented mindset Interest in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team growth Enthusiasm for business development and professional visibility Proactive approach to risk awareness and regulatory compliance Benefits The chance to work on high-profile, varied matters with top-tier clients Direct access to Partners and a genuinely collaborative, supportive team culture Ongoing training and development to enhance your technical and commercial skills Opportunities to participate in business development, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership initiatives A firm that encourages long-term career progression and recognises individual contributions