About this role
Employment Associate | Public Sector | London
Join a nationally recognised employment team consistently ranked for its exceptional work across the charity, education, public sector, not‑for‑profit and wider community‑based organisations. This is an opportunity for a 1+ PQE Employment Associate to step into a practice uniquely positioned at the intersection of law, community impact, and values‑driven advisory work.
The Role
Contentious (60-70%)
- Managing Employment Tribunal litigation, including discrimination and whistleblowing matters - areas for which the team is specifically commended
- Handling complex safeguarding, reputational risk, and regulatory‑linked disputes
- Supporting clients through sensitive, values‑driven disputes where organisational ethos and community impact are central
Non‑Contentious (30-40%)
- Advising on restructures, organisational change, terms/conditions reviews, and redundancy processes
- Providing TUPE expertise, including charity mergers, social enterprise restructures and academy‑related transactions
- Guiding trustees, governors, senior leadership and boards on employment matters with governance dimensions
- Drafting contracts, settlement agreements, policies and advisory frameworks tailored to the third‑sector context
Client Base
Rather than a broad commercial client base, your work will be genuinely sector‑immersive, supporting employers whose missions shape communities:
- Education institutions: multi‑academy trusts, independent schools, FE colleges and specialist institutions.
- Charities, social enterprises, faith‑based organisations and not‑for‑profits, including nationally significant sector leaders
- Community‑anchored or public‑sector‑aligned employers, often navigating sensitive safeguarding and governance issues
Who You Are
- 1+ PQE UK qualified in employment law with contentious experience or a balanced caseload
- A genuine interest in supporting mission‑driven employers and navigating the intersection of employment law with safeguarding, governance and accountability
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Contract Type
Permanent
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Specialism
Legal
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Working pattern
Full Time
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Job ref
BBBH137965
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Expiry date
29 March 2026
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