Senior Associate Employment London
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 1 May 2026
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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 mattersYou'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
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 mattersYou'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