A top-tier international law firm is seeking a high-performing 4–7 PQE Associate to join its elite London Employment team. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside Chambers UK and Legal 500-ranked partners on complex, high-value employment matters for global clients across sectors including financial services, technology, healthcare, transport, publishing, and consumer products.
The team is known for its strength in:
* Strategic HR advisory and cross-border employment projects
* TUPE, outsourcing, and large-scale restructuring
* High-stakes Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
* Discrimination, whistleblowing, and data privacy issues
* Multi-jurisdictional compliance, investigations, and global transactions
The practice is particularly active in international mandates, advising on carve-outs, M&A transactions, and workforce change initiatives. Associates are given early responsibility, direct client exposure, and the chance to work on some of the most cutting-edge employment issues in the market.
Why this role?
* Join a Band 1-ranked team with a global platform and elite client base
* Work closely with market-leading partners in a collaborative, high-performing group
* Take ownership of complex matters with real strategic impact
* Enjoy a supportive culture with clear progression and development opportunities
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
Ideal candidate:
* 4–7 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law
* Strong academic credentials and experience from a top-tier employment practice
* Confident, commercial, and collaborative approach
* Experience with cross-border matters, litigation, and investigations is highly desirable
This is an expansion hire at a firm in growth mode—ideal for a mid-level associate looking to step up and take on meaningful responsibility in a high-calibre, international employment practice.
Contact
For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root on jamescockerill@taylorroot.com or message directly via LinkedIn.