Employment Associate (3+ PQE) - London

Our Employment team is instructed on complex, high-profile and high-stakes matters, acting for both employers and senior executives. The work sits at the forefront of employment law, spanning diversity and gender pay, employment status and the gig economy, and the interplay between data, transparency and privacy. The team is known for its strategic approach and litigation strength, regularly appearing before the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the appellate courts.

The role covers the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment law, working closely with dedicated incentives and business immigration colleagues. Clients span a range of sectors, with particular emphasis on financial services, fashion and retail, luxury and media, alongside significant experience of LLPs, private equity and venture capital structures.

You will advise employers and employees on discrimination, restrictive covenants, HR advisory, TUPE, unfair dismissal, redundancies, settlement agreements, data theft and misappropriation of confidential information, the employment aspects of corporate transactions and contractual issues. Alongside day-to-day advisory work, there is the opportunity to act on litigious matters in the Employment Tribunal, High Court and appellate courts, maintaining high levels of client contact with both individuals and businesses.

The team encourages business development, and the successful candidate will be supported to build their own practice and profile through internal and external activities. Agile and flexible working patterns are genuinely available and open to discussion.

• 3+ years' PQE in employment law gained at a reputable practice
• Strong academic record
• Solid transactional, advisory and litigation experience desirable
• Experience representing both corporates and individuals desirable but not essential
• Excellent drafting and writing skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident, personable communicator able to build relationships at all levels
• Resilient, adaptable and proactive, able to manage an independent workload within a team
• Comfortable using knowledge, AI and other technology to add value and drive efficiency