Employment Senior Associate (7+ PQE)

SC/ESA/LB
  • Competitive
  • London
  • Permanent

Join a leading law firm advising global clients across the life sciences and technology sectors. This is an opportunity to work on complex employment matters with a strong international focus, within a firm that prioritizes collaboration, work-life balance, and professional development.


The Role

As a Senior Associate in the Employment team, you will advise a diverse client base, including IT start-ups, university spin-outs, and multinational corporations. You will handle a broad spectrum of employment law matters, with a primary focus on non-contentious and international HR issues, including:

  • Advising on employee relations, contracts, bonus structures, and executive appointments.
  • Handling people-related matters in corporate transactions, restructurings, and redundancies.
  • Supporting cross-border HR projects, international assignments, and immigration matters.
  • Conducting HR investigations and providing strategic employment law advice.
  • Delivering training on key employment issues.

The Candidate

  • 6+ PQE with strong experience in employment law from a top firm.
  • A commercial, solutions-focused approach with international expertise.
  • Excellent advisory, drafting, and negotiation skills.
  • Proven ability to work with multinational clients on complex employment matters.


No Billing Targets: They focus on delivering exceptional client service without the pressure of billable hour competition, fostering a truly supportive and non-hierarchical culture.


If you're looking for a senior role in a firm that values ambition, curiosity, bravery, and friendliness while offering high-quality work in a supportive environment - apply now.

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