William James Recruitment
Employment Senior Associate (Remote)
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Employment Senior Associate (Remote)
Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate – Remote / London
Salary: up to £140k + Benefits + Bonus
An internationally recognised law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join its market-leading Employment practice in London.
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious professional to work closely with a senior partner group on complex, high-profile employment matters. Successful candidates will enjoy exposure to sophisticated clients, intellectually challenging work, and genuine autonomy within a high-performing, collaborative team.
You will sit within a well-resourced London team, supported by a large international employment platform, providing access to cross-border projects and career-defining work across multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure, and transport.
The Role
- Advising on complex Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
- Supporting strategic employment advisory work on business-critical issues
- Leading aspects of cross-border employment projects and restructures
- Advising on executive appointments, exits, and sensitive workforce issues
- Supporting TUPE, outsourcing, and employment aspects of corporate matters
- Managing your own caseload with significant client exposure
- Collaborating with partners on high-value, complex mandates
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The Candidate
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
- Qualified Employment Solicitor with 5+ years post-qualifying experience (PQE)
- Strong experience secured within a City or international firm environment
- Professional background in complex employment litigation and advisory matters
- Experience in supporting transactional projects
- Commercial, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach
- Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage client relationships with senior stakeholders
- Ambitious, proactive, and eager to progress within an international platform
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The Benefits
- Salary: Up to £140,000 (depending on experience)
- Competitive bonus structure
- 28 days annual leave (increases with service)
- Private healthcare
- Life Assurance up to 6x salary
- Critical illness cover up to 5x salary
- Hybrid working (London office or Remote)
- Strong access to partners and mentoring
- Clear career progression pathway
How to Apply
Apply in strictest confidence via the online portal or by telephone.
Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)
- Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377
- Mobile: 07904 630 131
- Email: Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com
About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment partners with leading law firms across the UK and internationally, specialising in senior and strategic recruitment appointments for Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked clients.
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