Employment Managing Associate in London

An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join a highly ranked L500 law firm. The firm has recently seen an influx of work within its Band 1 ranked Employment Team. This is an exciting time to join a prestigious and progressive law firm, where the opportunity for personal growth is as strong as its market reputation.

The firm has firmly established itself as a key player in the legal market, earning a strong reputation for working on high‑profile projects and serving prestigious clients typically associated with City‑based firms. Known for its innovative approach, the firm excels in sectors such as clean energy, banking, digital, and telecoms, offering a unique blend of modern legal expertise underpinned by a commitment to technology and investment.

With a string of awards, including “The Times Best Law Firms”, this full‑service commercial law firm has a local, domestic and international footprint with multiple sectors ranking highly in the L500. With particular strengths across Commercial Litigation, Employment, Real Estate, Corporate and Banking & Finance.

The culture is progressive and genuinely people‑focused, with a clear emphasis on innovation, sustainability and inclusion. Long‑term relationships sit at the heart of the firm’s approach, both internally and with clients. The firm works in an adult, trust‑based way that allows for flexibility around hours, location and working patterns.

The Employment team is recognised as a “National Leader” (Band 1) by Chambers and Partners, providing specialist legal advice and representation to employers, HR teams and in‑house counsel on the full spectrum of UK employment law issues. The focus is on advising organisations to manage people‑related legal risks, resolve disputes effectively and make informed strategic decisions about workforce matters.

The practice is led by a Chambers and Legal 500 recognised Partner with over 20 years’ experience, who has played a key role in shaping this highly regarded team. You will be joining a collaborative national group of more than 60 employment specialists across offices in England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, working together on a wide range of complex and strategic matters.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join the growing Employment team in the London office. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse and high‑quality caseload, working closely with Partners and other Senior team members.

The work will span both contentious and non‑contentious employment matters, with a primary focus on representing respondents in employment tribunal claims. You will be advising employers on a wide range of issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, restructurings and redundancies. You will also support the firm’s high‑regarded clients with employment‑related documentation such as drafting consultancy agreements, settlement agreements, staff handbooks and providing guidance on outsourcing contracts and restrictive covenants.

Clients are widely diverse, ranging from small start‑ups to large national corporations, including household‑named retailers, publicly funded companies and many more domestic and international organisations.

Alongside this, you will have the chance to build and develop your own profile, with a strong emphasis on business development that will contribute to both your success and the team’s growth. You will also play a key role in supporting junior fee earners, providing supervision and guidance to help them thrive.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Band 1 Chambers‑ranked Employment team with national recognition and high‑quality work
• Broad, high‑profile client base, from growth businesses to major national and international employers
• Genuine flexibility and trust‑based culture with an adult approach to working
• Real responsibility and visibility, including end‑to‑end case management and mentoring juniors
• Clear long‑term platform within an award‑winning, full‑service firm investing in its people

Requirements:

• Experienced Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE (England & Wales)
• Extensive experience across all areas of employment law, particularly advising large corporate clients
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively
• A client‑focused approach with the ability to nurture and maintain long‑standing client relationships
• Proven experience in supervising and managing junior team members
• Ambition and drive to succeed as a senior member of the team, with a commitment to developing the firm’s offering both locally and nationally

With an influx of work due to the reputation of the practice, this is an exceptional opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join one of the UK’s leading full‑service law firms. You’ll work alongside highly regarded lawyers on complex, high‑value matters, gaining exceptional exposure to a broad range of high‑profile clients and employment matters.

Apply now for confidential consideration or contact JMC Legal Recruitment to learn more about this excellent opportunity.