A leading international law firm headquartered in London is looking for a respondent-focused Employment Associate (3–6 PQE) to join its London team. The practice advises a broad client base ranging from multinationals and household-name brands to fast-growing businesses, and is known for combining technical excellence with practical, commercial employer-side advice. This is a genuinely varied employment law seat, covering the full spectrum of contentious and advisory work: Complex workplace disputes and employment litigation, including ET3 preparation, schedules/counter-schedules of loss, and advocacy support Strategic transformation projects, including restructurings, outsourcing and organisational change Cross-border employment matters, working alongside employment lawyers across the firm's European network Rare opportunity to work cross-border as standard, collaborating with employment specialists across a wide European office network rather than an isolated London desk. Strong benefits package , including private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental and life assurance, critical illness cover, matched pension contributions up to 7%, and holiday trading. Central London office with excellent transport links and standout views, a short walk from Bank/Monument. Genuine inclusion commitment , with accessibility adjustments available throughout the recruitment process and beyond (extra time for assessments, accessible formats, alternative interview formats, quiet rooms, and physical/technological accessibility support). Structured but flexible development. Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or another common law jurisdiction ~3–6 years PQE, with strong respondent-side employment law experience ~ Solid grounding in restructuring, investigations and litigation ~
Employment Solicitor / Associate - flexible working in London employer: Buchanan
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