Employment Associate 12-14 Month Fixed-Term Contract

International Firm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Employment Associate (1-4 years' PQE) to join a highly regarded Employment team in London on a 12-14 month fixed-term contract.

This role offers the chance to work within a market-leading team advising employers, senior executives, private clients and family offices on a broad range of employment law matters. The successful candidate will enjoy high-quality work, direct client exposure and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced practitioners in a supportive and collegiate environment.

The Team

The Employment team is recognised for delivering pragmatic, commercial and strategic advice across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Its client base includes multinational organisations, entrepreneurial businesses, family offices, private companies and high-net-worth individuals.

Working closely with colleagues across corporate, private client, immigration and regulatory practices, the team offers a diverse and intellectually stimulating workload.

The Role

The successful candidate will be involved in:

• Advising clients on day-to-day employment law issues and strategic workforce matters.
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, service agreements, policies and related employment documentation.
• Supporting corporate transactions, restructurings and TUPE-related matters.
• Advising on disciplinary, grievance and performance management issues.
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims and employment-related disputes.
• Advising senior executives on employment, incentive and departure arrangements.
• Working directly with partners and clients across a wide range of sectors and jurisdictions.

About You

Candidates should:

• Be qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales with between 1 and 4 years' post-qualification experience.
• Have gained strong employment law experience at a leading City, national or specialist employment practice.
• Demonstrate excellent technical skills and strong drafting ability.
• Be commercially minded with a client-focused approach.
• Enjoy working collaboratively and building strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

The Opportunity

This fixed-term role offers an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected employment practice, working on complex and varied matters for a sophisticated client base. The position would suit a motivated associate looking to broaden their experience within a collaborative and high-performing team environment.