Employment Associate PQE US Law Firm

Position: Employment Associate 4-6PQE US Law Firm (Permanent)
Employment Associate (4-6 PQE)

We are working with a leading US law firm seeking a talented Employment Associate to join their London office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer to join a highly regarded team advising major corporates, financial institutions and multinational clients on complex employment matters.

The firm is looking for a commercially minded Associate with 4-6 years' PQE to play a key role advising clients on a broad range of contentious and non contentious employment issues within a fast paced international practice.

The Firm

The Employment Associate will join a prestigious US law firm with a strong global presence and a well established London office. The firm is known for advising high profile corporate clients, financial institutions and private equity sponsors on complex employment law matters, often in connection with major corporate transactions.

The London employment team works closely with colleagues across the US, Europe and Asia, providing Associates with exposure to international clients and cross border advisory work.

The firm offers a collaborative and high performing environment, competitive remuneration and clear opportunities for career development.

This is a full time position based in the firm's London office.

The Role

The Employment team advises clients on a wide range of employment matters including advisory, transactional support and employment disputes.

The successful Associate will play a key role supporting corporate clients and working alongside colleagues across the firm on complex matters.

The role will include:

Advising clients on day to day employment law issues including disciplinary, grievance and termination matters

Supporting corporate transactions with employment due diligence and TUPE advice

Advising on restructurings, redundancies and workforce reorganisations

Drafting employment contracts, policies and settlement agreements

Assisting with senior executive exits and negotiations

Advising on employment aspects of private equity and corporate transactions

Supporting clients with employment tribunal claims and disputes

Working closely with colleagues across international offices on cross border matters

The Employment Associate

You will be a technically strong and commercially aware lawyer looking to develop your career within a leading international employment practice.

The Employment Associate will have:

4-6 years' PQE within a recognised employment team

Experience advising on both contentious and non contentious employment matters

Strong drafting and advisory skills

Excellent academic background and technical legal ability

Confidence working directly with clients and senior stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple matters within a busy and fast paced environment

Experience gained at a leading UK or international law firm is preferred.

In return…?

Competitive salary and bonus structure aligned with US firm market rates

Exposure to high quality corporate and employment advisory work

Opportunity to work closely with leading partners and international teams

Clear progression within a respected international practice

Collaborative and high performing team environment in London