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