Labour & Employment Associate (4-5 PQE) - London

Technically excellent, innovative and client‑focused on a global scale; that is how we describe our highly successful Labour & Employment (L&E) team. This is a very exciting time to join us - you will have the opportunity to collaborate with teams from our extensive international platform, working on exciting cross‑jurisdictional matters, as well as giving more locally‑based advice. This really is a superb role to build your career by bringing an entrepreneurial energy to work on challenging matters with some of the most highly regarded and forward‑thinking lawyers in the country.

Our Firm Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, committed to providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet. We deliver commercially focused business solutions by combining our legal, lobbying and political capabilities and invaluable connections on the ground to a diverse mix of clients, from long‑established leading corporations to emerging businesses, start‑up visionaries and sovereign nations. More than 1,500 lawyers in 45 offices across 20 countries on five continents provide unrivaled access to expertise. In the UK, we have offices in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and London. The firm is committed to promoting a collaborative and supportive working environment. Embedded by local champions in each of our UK offices, our well‑regarded family and carer, wellbeing and workplace culture and development programmes provide a variety of flexible working options to support individuals’ life journeys, helping our people pursue their personal and professional goals.

Our Team We are one of the largest and most globally focused practices in the world. Our global L&E team has a truly extensive reach, acting for a range of employers from small start‑ups to listed multinationals, across a broad spread of sectors and encompassing a wide spectrum of businesses, from professional services companies to financial institutions. The London team presents the opportunity to work with a variety of renowned partners on a broad spread of matters across sectors including Retail, Finance, FMCG, Media and Advertising, Manufacturing, and Engineering.

Our Opportunity This team has seen sustained revenue growth over past years, with increasing significant and complex mandates combined with strong demand from clients in the UK and elsewhere. The practice also continues to innovate as it extends into the tech space. As a result, we recognise the need to invest in talent and are keen to continue to build and grow our Associate group. We work on large (often cross‑jurisdictional) matters where you will be a valuable part of a global client team with front‑line client exposure. From day one, you will advise on a wide range of projects, including drafting global policies and procedures, disciplinary and grievance issues, restructures and redundancies, TUPE and changes to terms and conditions. We recognise the fundamental importance of excellent client service as it is what differentiates us from our competition.

You You’ll be a qualified solicitor under the laws of England and Wales (between 4 and 5 years’ PQE). You will have a strong track record in employment law and should have excellent academic credentials. Whether you are already in the London market or seeking to make a move to the capital, we would be delighted to hear from you. Solid matter management is a must, as is ambition, self‑motivation and both the desire and the ability to deliver high‑quality work and act on your own initiative. You will be adept at handling a broad spectrum of non‑contentious employment law issues, including the employment aspects of corporate transactions, litigation and multi‑country projects, as well as experience in Employment Tribunal litigation. You will thrive in a collaborative team environment, be intellectually curious and enjoy resolving challenging legal issues. Experienced in delegating to and managing the work of junior associates and trainees, you will also have a keen interest in business development, including cross‑selling between the different practice areas of the firm. You should expect lots of client contact, and a rewarding and challenging career path – all of which come with a role in this team at Squire Patton Boggs.

What You Need To Know If you are interested in applying for the role, please complete an online application via our Careers Page on at www.squirepattonboggs.com/en/careers. We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of our society. We welcome applications regardless of age, neurodiversity, disability, family or parental status, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression or other legally protected characteristics. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptations to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply.