Senior Associate – Employment (Partnership Track)

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious employment lawyer to take a significant step forward in their career with a leading London firm. The team acts predominantly for Respondent clients, with particular strength in the public and related sectors. The practice is busy, expanding, and well-regarded, advising on the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including TUPE, complex tribunal litigation, redundancies, equal pay, holiday pay, data protection, and employment policies. The successful candidate will be an experienced Senior Associate with strong technical knowledge, excellent client handling skills, and the confidence to lead on matters and support junior colleagues. A flair for business development will be important, and you should enjoy building lasting client relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice. For the right individual, there are very real and near-term partnership prospects. This is a role designed for someone who is ready to take ownership, step into leadership, and work towards partnership in the short to medium term within a supportive and collegiate environment. The firm offers a competitive package, flexible working, and a positive, balanced culture, alongside a genuine pathway for career progression.

Responsibilities

Acting predominantly for Respondent clients, with particular strength in the public and related sectors; Advising on the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including TUPE, complex tribunal litigation, redundancies, equal pay, holiday pay, data protection, and employment policies; Leading on matters and supporting junior colleagues; Building lasting client relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice; Stepping into leadership and working towards partnership

Requirements

Experienced Senior Associate; Strong technical knowledge; Excellent client handling skills; Confidence to lead on matters and support junior colleagues; Flair for business development; Enjoy building lasting client relationships; Contributing to the growth of the practice; Senior Level (5-10+ years), Partner Level; 4-6 years PQE; 7+ years PQE; 10+ years PQE; Partner level

Benefits

Competitive package; Flexible working; Positive, balanced culture; Genuine pathway for career progression; Near-term partnership prospects