Employment Associate

This leading national firm is renowned for providing both the highest quality of work and a supportive engaging culture.

For Employment solicitors (2+ PQE) looking to rise to the top of the profession, this role offers exposure to exciting clients, exceptional work and a runway to develop significant expertise in Employment law.

The Role

This role is well suited to an ambitious and well-rounded Employment solicitor.

Work spans a plethora of employment issues, from providing general advice and HR support to supporting on strategic projects, high-profile tribunal work, TUPE, collective matters and much more.

Clients are prestigious and large-scale, making for a complex, engaging and fulfilling workload where you will develop unparalleled expertise in employment issues.

Working directly alongside Legal 500 individually ranked Partners in the practice area, you will be in a strong position to develop professionally as you progress through one of the premier legal businesses in the country.

The Firm

A truly standout company in the UK legal landscape, this firm achieves the rare balance of performing the highest quality of work with the best clients, whilst retaining an excellent working culture and work-life balance for its staff.

This innovative Top 50 and multi-award-winning firm has expanded rapidly across the UK in recent years. In part, this is due to their focus and ability to produce results for their prestigious client base. However, it is also due to the significant focus that the management place on hiring the best legal talent, and ensuring staff flourish.

Rarely in firms operating at this level does a culture of approachability and supportiveness permeate from top to bottom. Collaboration is at the heart of the working model, and Partners willingly give up their time to train and mentor more junior team members.

Many of the lawyers have received individual recognition for their expertise, including from the Hot 100 and the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. It is a hotbed for rising stars and the ongoing professional development is a major selling point and one reason why staff stay at the business for such long durations.

Clients range from high net-worth individuals to some of the largest multinational companies operating globally. Staff are exposed to the highest quality work across a range of jurisdictions and are supported to provide an industry-leading service by some of the most highly regarded legal minds in the UK.

If you are an ambitious and motivated professional, who is seeking to work for one of the pre-eminent law firms in the country, this is a truly unparalleled opportunity. You will be able to develop a depth of expertise which could see you ascend to the top of the legal profession in your chosen practice area.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced Employment Solicitor (2+ PQE) who can turn their hand to all things employment law
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Manage a varied caseload with a range of clients
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients and colleagues alike.
• Is well organised and can prioritise efficiently

What's on offer

• Join a friendly and motivated team with a Top 50 national firm
• Exposure to prestigious work
• Clear career progression pathway
• Excellent salary
• Excellent benefits and well-being considerations

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747/jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.