Employment Senior Associate

Our client’s Employment team is seeking a commercially-minded and collaborative Senior Associate to join the highly regarded practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team, advising high-profile clients across a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, professional services, construction, transportation, retail, education, and energy.You will play a key role in delivering expert advice on the full spectrum of Employment law matters – both contentious and non-contentious – to major UK and international clients. The role offers a varied and high-quality workload, including:Advising on complex Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation (e.g. discrimination, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal, breach of contract, business protection)Supporting day-to-day HR and employee relations issues (e.g. contracts, policies, grievances, disciplinaries, performance management)Leading employment aspects of corporate transactions, TUPE transfers, restructures, and outsourcing projectsCoordinating international advice on cross-border matters and supporting multinational transactionsProviding commercially focused guidance on strategic workforce issues and senior exits.Key Skills & Experience:Strong Employment law experience (both contentious and advisory)Proven ability to manage Employment Tribunal litigation through to resolutionExperience supporting M&A deals, TUPE processes, and restructuresSkilled in drafting contracts, policies, and settlement agreementsExperience advising clients in regulated sectors is highly desirableStrong client relationship management skillsAbility to supervise and mentor junior lawyers.As a global law firm with a strong sector focus, our client offers unique opportunities to work on complex, cross-border matters with some of the world’s leading businesses.

You will be part of a collaborative and ambitious team which values innovation, inclusivity and excellence.Location: LondonRegion: London (Greater)Country: UKSalary: 110,000 - 130,000Specialisation: EmploymentSector: Law firmRole Position: Senior AssociateContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeExperience Level: Senior Level (5-10+ years)PQE: 4-6 years, 7+ years, 10+ yearsReference Number: LWK-PL-17140