Employment Associate (3+ PQE)
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Employment Associate (3+ PQE) to join one of London’s leading employment teams. The group is widely recognised for the quality, scope, and depth of its work, advising an impressive client base across all areas of employment law.
This is a large, high-performing team covering the full spectrum of employment matters from litigation and advisory work to corporate support and internal investigations. They act for both employers and senior executives, offering lawyers the chance to develop a rounded, sophisticated practice within a truly collaborative environment.
The Opportunity
The team has grown significantly in recent years and continues to expand. Having recently strengthened its junior bench, the current focus is on hiring at the mid-senior associate level. This represents an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to take on greater responsibility and build their profile within a market-leading practice.
You’ll work closely with a number of highly respected partners and be involved in complex, high-value work for major domestic and international clients. Associates are given early client exposure, significant autonomy, and the chance to shape their careers through strong mentorship and genuine progression opportunities.
The firm is open-minded and keen to meet strong employment lawyers who demonstrate drive, technical ability, and a collaborative approach. They are open to:
* 3+ PQE in employment law (UK qualified or from a common law jurisdiction such as Australia, New Zealand or Ireland)
* Experience from private practice (in-house experience can be a plus if complemented by prior PP training)
* Strong UK experience, ideally covering both contentious and non-contentious work
* A commercial approach, excellent communication skills, and enthusiasm for client engagement
This is a team that truly values talent over time served — promotions and progression are based on quality and contribution, not just PQE. Exceptional associates can be fast-tracked, and there are numerous examples of lawyers rising from trainee to partner within the firm.
* Exposure to a full range of employment work: advisory, corporate, litigation, and executive-level mandates
* Unmatched client base with direct access to household-name corporates and senior executives
* Collaborative team culture, with support from 20+ partners and an emphasis on learning and development
* Work-life balance that outperforms larger competitors — typical office presence is 3–4 days per week
* Transparent progression and strong internal promotion record
* Competitive compensation, with NQ rates from £100k and salaries benchmarked just below the top City firms
* Reasonable hours (target of 1,500 billable hours per year) and discretionary bonuses based on performance
This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic, growing team within a leading international firm that combines exceptional work quality with a genuine respect for work-life balance.
If you’re an employment lawyer with 3+ years’ PQE looking to take the next step in a practice that values excellence, autonomy, and long-term growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Confidential enquiries welcome.