Employment Associate (5–8 PQE) – Reading Our client is a leading mid-sized law firm with broad practice including a rated Employment Law department. Their Employment team is seeking to appoint a talented 5–8 year PQE Associate to join their Reading office. This is a high‑visibility role supporting partners locally and across the wider national team, offering exceptional exposure, career development and a clear platform for progression. The successful candidate will bring strong experience across both contentious and non‑contentious employment work, including capability and conduct matters, redundancy and restructuring, TUPE, whistleblowing, and trade union issues. You will also have a proven track record in running and defending employment tribunal litigation, negotiating settlements, and advising senior executives and employers. This role offers significant client contact and business development responsibility. Our Reading team acts for a number of well‑known employers, with a particularly strong presence in the tech and education sectors. Key Responsibilities Advising employers and senior executives on a broad range of employment matters. Handling education‑sector work, including supporting independent schools with parent complaints, regulatory issues and SEND Tribunal matters. Delivering high‑quality fee‑earning work and contributing to the profitability of the Employment Team and wider Business Services Division. Supporting the strategic growth of the team in line with firm objectives. Maintaining excellent professional standards and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and ethical requirements. Acting as an ambassador for the firm and contributing to business development initiatives. Qualifications
Employment Law Associate/FILEX/Barrister employer: Court 1 Capital
Court 1 Capital is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within its London-based disputes practice. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from exposure to high-profile international arbitration cases and jurisdictional travel, alongside a competitive salary package that reflects the value placed on their expertise and contributions.
