Wicker Hamilton
Employment Associate - Leading International Firm - 3PQE+

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The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Employment Associate (3+ PQE) to join a highly regarded Employment team at a leading international law firm in London.
You’ll advise major employers on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, combining strategic advisory work with complex disputes and support on corporate transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising employers on day-to-day and strategic employment issues
- Handling employment disputes, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing claims
- Supporting on workplace investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters
- Advising on restructurings, redundancies, TUPE and the employment aspects of corporate transactions
- Building strong relationships with clients and working closely with colleagues across international offices
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About You
- 3+ years’ PQE in Employment law
- Trained at a well-regarded law firm with strong technical grounding
- Experience advising employers on contentious and non-contentious matters
- Confident communicator with strong commercial awareness
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities


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What’s on Offer
- Exposure to high-quality employment work for major UK and international clients
- A collaborative team within an established international platform
- Genuine responsibility and client-facing opportunities
- Support for continued professional development and career progression
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Please give me a call on 07877 297531, email me at alex.lynch@wickerhamilton.com, or drop me a message on LinkedIn to find out more.
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