Employment Solicitor – 6-month FTC

  • Location
    City of London, London
  • Contract Type
    Fixed term contract
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    ASAP
  • Industry
    Law firm
  • Salary
    GBP150000 - GBP170000 per annum
  • Expiry Date
    2026-05-29

Employment Associate – London

6-month FTC | Full-time or Part-time

Our client, a leading international City law firm is seeking an Employment Associate to join its established and highly regarded London employment practice on a 6-month fixed term contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment lawyer who enjoys complex, strategic work and wants to be part of a highly successful team.

The Role:

The successful candidate will handle a mixed employment caseload including:

  • Employment aspects of M&A, restructurings and business transfers
  • Sensitive internal investigations, often with regulatory or reputational risk
  • Employment tribunal litigation, including whistleblowing and discrimination claims
  • Strategic advisory work for senior stakeholders and in‑house teams
  • Cross‑border employment matters, working closely with international colleagues

The Team:

You will join a collaborative internationally focused employment team that is known for its commercial approach and ability to handle high‑stakes matters for major corporates and financial institutions.

About You:

  • You are a qualified solicitor in a common-law jurisdiction with upwards of 3+ PQE
  • Comfortable handling contentious and advisory matters
  • Commercially minded, pragmatic and confident dealing with senior clients
  • Interested in working on complex, often sensitive issues rather than day‑to‑day HR queries
  • Keen to develop within a genuinely international platform

Why Consider This Role?

  • High‑quality City employment work with an international dimension
  • Exposure to complex, career‑enhancing matters
  • Supportive, collegiate environment within a prominent global firm
  • Strong platform for long‑term development or future career options

For a confidential discussion or further details, please get in touch.


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