Senior Associate Employment London

  • Brandon James
  • May 01, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Senior Associate - Employment (7+ PQE)

London

If you're a Senior Associate in Employment law and starting to think about what the next step really looks like, this could be worth exploring.

I'm working with a highly regarded international law firm looking to appoint a Senior Associate (7+ PQE) into their London Employment team as part of continued growth.



The Role

You'll be joining a well-established team advising on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious Employment matters, including:

  • High-value employment tribunal and High Court litigation
  • Strategic advisory work for corporate clients
  • TUPE, restructures, and large-scale redundancy projects
  • Supporting corporate transactions on employment aspects
  • Complex, multi-jurisdictional matters

You'll be expected to take a lead role on matters, with direct client contact and increasing involvement in business development.



Why this role stands out

  • Strong international platform with high-quality client base
  • Exposure to complex, cross-border work
  • Genuine opportunity to step into a senior, visible position
  • Clear pathway towards Legal Director / Partner level
  • Collaborative team with strong Partner access


What they're looking for

  • Qualified Employment Lawyer (England & Wales), ideally 7+ PQE
  • Strong experience across both contentious and advisory work
  • Experience supporting corporate transactions
  • Confident managing clients and leading on matters
  • Interest in contributing to team growth and BD activity


The reality

This will suit someone who is already operating at Senior Associate level and wants a role where they can step up in terms of visibility, responsibility, and long-term progression.

If you're open to a confidential conversation, I'm happy to talk through the team, the work, and how this compares to your current position.