6 Month FTC – Employment Associate / Senior Associate – High-Profile City Law Firm

Job Description

Join a prestigious full-service City law firm renowned for its expertise in complex, high-value matters across a range of sectors. The firm is particularly well regarded for its international work in Employment Law, Asset Management, M&A, and Dispute Resolution.

Its client base includes a mix of leading asset managers (private equity, venture capital, credit, infrastructure and real estate), listed and private companies, financial institutions, and global enterprises handling UK and cross-border transactions and disputes.

The firm prides itself on delivering exceptional legal service while fostering an inclusive, collaborative and empowering workplace culture where lawyers can thrive both professionally and personally.

The Employment Team

The Employment department is a dynamic, market-leading team with an international focus. Comprising over 20 specialist lawyers, the team partners with a diverse client base to provide strategic, commercially focused employment law advice across contentious, advisory and transactional matters.

Working in a collegiate and supportive environment, lawyers here benefit from early responsibility, significant client exposure, and a clear path to progression – all while maintaining a healthy, human working culture.

The Role

As an Associate or Senior Associate in the Employment team, you will handle a broad mix of contentious and advisory matters, with an estimated split of around 80% advisory/litigation and 20% transactional support. You’ll enjoy a high level of autonomy and client engagement, with access to high-quality, complex work.

Key Areas of Work

Contentious & Advisory

• Senior exits and settlement agreements
• Disciplinary and grievance processes
• Restrictive covenant breaches and team move planning
• Strategic change projects including redundancy and TUPE
• Employment contracts, policies, and incentive schemes
• Business immigration advice
• Gender pay, holiday pay, and employment compliance

Disputes

• Employment Tribunal claims (unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing)
• High Court litigation (team moves, bonus disputes)
• Internal investigations
• Trade union matters and industrial relations

Cross-Practice Collaboration

• Corporate: Support on deals, exits and IPOs
• Commercial: Input on outsourcing and GDPR issues
• Real Estate: TUPE and related employment implications

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong academic background
• Qualification in a common law jurisdiction
• Broad expertise in UK employment law (contentious and non-contentious)
• A commercial and strategic approach to legal advice
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative spirit and a proactive mindset
• A genuine interest in contributing to team culture and client relationships

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-calibre legal team that combines City-level quality with an open, modern, and rewarding working environment.