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Employment Associate | 3-6PQE plus | Boutique Firm | London
Looking for your next move in employment law? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded boutique firm specialising in non-contentious employment matters, global mobility, and HR advisory services.
Why Consider This Role?
Work closely with market-leading lawyers in a genuinely collegiate and supportive environment.
Advise a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, technology, financial institutions, and fast-growing businesses.
Enjoy a strong international focus, ideal for those with European and cross-border employment law experience.
No strict billable hours targets – a firm that values quality over quantity.
A flexible, hybrid working culture with a clear long-term career progression pathway.
The Role
We are seeking an Employment Associate to join a specialist team working on a broad range of employment law matters, including:
Standalone advisory work, cross-border HR projects, and the employment aspects of corporate transactions.
General employee relations advice, contracts, and senior executive matters.
People issues arising from corporate transactions, outsourcing, and reorganisations.
International HR projects, global mobility, and immigration-related employment matters.
Who We’re Looking For
A qualified solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE in employment law.
Strong experience in non-contentious and transactional employment matters, with some exposure to contentious work.
Experience working across multiple sectors, including technology, life sciences, and financial services ideally though not a prerequisite.
A commercially minded, collaborative lawyer who thrives in a boutique environment.
What’s on Offer?
A competitive salary and bonus structure.
Flexible hybrid working – typically three days in the office.
A friendly, non-hierarchical team with a focus on work-life balance.
The opportunity to work with high-profile clients on complex employment matters.
Zero target hours and W/L balance
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services and Law Practice
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