Employment Associate

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an Employment Associate with 2–8 years' PQE to join its dynamic Employment team in Cheltenham.

The team provides high-quality, commercially focused advice to a diverse range of clients, including businesses, senior executives, and entrepreneurs, across the UK and internationally. You will work closely with colleagues across the firm, covering a broad spectrum of employment work, from day-to-day strategic HR advisory to complex disputes and corporate transactions.

• Advising on employment documentation, policies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, family-friendly measures, redundancy processes, and GDPR compliance.
• Conducting Employment Tribunal litigation, including drafting pleadings, attending preliminary hearings, and managing case progression.
• Supporting on transactional due diligence, including red flag identification, drafting warranties and indemnities, and advising on TUPE.
• Advising senior executives on maximising severance terms and handling partnership disputes.
• Collaborating with corporate, real estate, private client, immigration, and dispute resolution teams on cross-practice matters.

This role offers the opportunity to develop a sophisticated employment practice within an international firm that values excellence and client-centric service.

• England and Wales qualified (or equivalent) with 2–8 years' PQE.
• Strong drafting skills across both non-contentious and contentious work.
• Proven experience conducting Employment Tribunal proceedings for both respondents and claimants.
• Familiarity with employment data protection and privacy issues, including Data Subject Access Requests.
• Experience advising on transactional matters for buyers and sellers, including all aspects of TUPE.
• Expertise in employment status issues and drafting contracts for services.
• Experience with grievances, performance issues, and disciplinary matters.
• Ability to present training to peers and clients.
• Available to work autonomously and as part of a team, managing tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach.
• Willingness to engage in business development activities.