Employment Senior Associate | Top 100 National Practice

I am currently working with a highly regarded national law firm on an exciting Employment Senior Associate opportunity in NW London. This is a firm that has built an excellent reputation for combining high quality legal work with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture. They offer the scale, resources and client base of a major national practice whilst maintaining a friendly, approachable environment where lawyers are trusted, valued and given the flexibility to thrive.

For employment lawyers seeking a role that offers interesting work, strong career prospects and a healthy work life balance, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.

The Firm

This is a Top 100 UK law firm with a strong reputation for both the quality of its work and the quality of its people. The firm offers a full service legal practice with offices across England and has cultivated a culture centred on collaboration, authenticity and long term career development. Lawyers are encouraged to build lasting client relationships, develop their expertise and contribute to a supportive working environment. Flexible and hybrid working is firmly embedded within the firm's culture, with team members typically attending the Watford office two to three days per week. Individual requirements can be discussed as part of the recruitment process. The firm is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds can achieve their full potential.

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Senior Associate to join a Legal 500 recognised employment team. The team advises an impressive and diverse client base across sectors including manufacturing, financial services, recruitment, pharmaceuticals, energy and education. Clients range from regional businesses through to national and international organisations, ensuring a varied and engaging workload. This position offers the opportunity to play a significant role within a close knit local team whilst also benefiting from the support, expertise and resources of a highly successful national employment practice.

The work will cover a broad range of employment matters including:

• Day to day employment law advisory work
• Employment contracts and workplace documentation
• TUPE matters
• Respondent employment tribunal litigation
• Complex contentious employment issues
• Exposure to a small amount of high value claimant work

The role is highly collaborative, with regular interaction across multiple offices and practice areas to deliver a seamless service to clients.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from employment lawyers with solid post qualification experience gained within private practice. The successful candidate will have:

• Experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Strong technical employment law knowledge
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• A collaborative and team focused approach
• A genuine enthusiasm for employment law and business development

Advocacy experience would be advantageous but is not essential. The firm is open to considering candidates from a variety of backgrounds, whether currently working within a local practice, regional firm or larger national organisation.

Benefits

• 25+ days annual leave
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Health insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Referral bonus scheme
• Eye care support
• Additional employee discounts and benefits

For a confidential discussion about this Employment Senior Associate opportunity, please do reach out 07932465567 leon.sokell@qedlegal.com