Employment Associate Solicitor, London, Salary £90 -120k DOE, Flex & hybrid working + excellent[...]

Employment Associate Solicitor, London, Salary £90 -120k DOE, Flex & hybrid working + excellent benefits ++++

Highly regarded, Legal 100 city firm is looking for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their successful employment team. In this role, you\’ll provide high-caliber advisory and litigation support for a prestigious, diverse client base, working on complex employment and HR matters. The team advises on a range of issues—from contentious disputes and strategic workplace challenges to transactions and restructuring—with a focus on delivering pragmatic, commercially aware solutions.

The role

• Manage high-quality employment work across both contentious and non-contentious areas.
• Advise clients on employment litigation including whistleblowing, discrimination, and post-termination restrictions.
• Assist clients on day-to-day HR matters such as grievances, disciplinary issues, terminations of senior executives, and drafting contracts and policies.
• Advise on board-level workplace matters, post-termination issues, TUPE regulations, and support on corporate and property transactions.
• Handle employment litigation in Tribunals and the High Court.
• Work with corporate clients from industries such as financial services, media, manufacturing, gaming, logistics, large corporates, and start-ups, both UK and international.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to business development, and deliver excellent client care.
• Manage your own caseload and meet financial targets with supervisory support.
• Build and maintain client relationships, including direct dealings with clients.
• Supervise junior team members, including Junior Associates, Paralegals, and Trainees.

What they are looking for

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (overseas candidates with UK experience and no sponsorship required will be considered).
• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE in a recognized Employment practice from a London firm.
• Proven experience handling the full spectrum of employment law matters, including litigation and advisory work.
• Strong communication skills, commercial acumen, and a passion for client service.
• Team player with an active interest in marketing and business development.
• Ambitious, success-driven, and passionate about employment law.

What they offer

• Excellent benefits including private healthcare, wellbeing benefits, life assurance, pension, dental, bonuses, flexible working, coaching, mentorship, additional leave options, advanced maternity and shared parental leave, and career development support.
• A personal and people-focused culture with a high retention rate.
• Work at a firm with a stellar reputation and high-quality work.
• Top reviews from clients and staff.
• A culture dedicated to developing and training staff to reach their potential and career goals.

If you wish to further your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your expertise can deliver innovative legal solutions for high-profile clients, please contact me for a confidential discussion:

Jo Cokayne at or call 0208 078 9236 (office hours) / 07925104795 (out of hours).

LR Legal is a trusted legal recruitment agency. We will always seek your permission before submitting your CV to clients. The PQE listed is a guideline and applications from more experienced candidates are welcome. LR Legal Recruitment operates as an employment agency for this vacancy.

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