Employment Lawyer

3 months ago


London Area, United Kingdom Taylor Root Full time

Employment Associate (5+ PQE) – 12 Month FTC

London (City)


Our client, an elite US City law firm, is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their highly ranked Employment team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.


About our client:

  • Global law firm with offices in key commercial centres across the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
  • Highly regarded in employment law, recognised by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 UK
  • Extensive experience advising companies of all sizes on complex employment law matters, workforce restructurings, cross-border transactions, and litigation
  • Representing high-profile clients, including Fortune 100 companies and leading asset management firms


Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing employment tribunal claims and investigations with minimal supervision
  • Providing employment law support for corporate transactions, including due diligence
  • Drafting and preparing employment contracts, remuneration arrangements, and post-termination restrictions
  • Advising on TUPE regulations and collective redundancies, managing related processes
  • Reviewing and supervising the review of employee handbooks and policies
  • Advising on SMCR-related issues and remuneration codes
  • Drafting LLP-related documents


The ideal candidate will have:

  • Ideally 5+ years PQE in employment law and must have experience in a top-tier law firm
  • Strong academic background and excellent communication skills
  • The ability to manage projects with limited supervision
  • You must be qualified to practise in England and Wales
  • A thorough understanding of UK employment law, including tribunal claims, TUPE, and corporate support


This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly reputable firm that offers a salary above market rate and an excellent benefits package. If you're looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply today



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