Birchrose Associates
Employment Solicitor

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Employment Associate – Contentious Opportunity at a Leading International Law Firm
About the Firm
My client is a top-tier international law firm with a market-leading reputation for advising organisations at the forefront of technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Notable strengths include:
- Collaborative culture
- Global platform
- Commercial IP team to drive growth-focused delivery
The Opportunity
The Legal 500 ranked Employment practice is one of the UK’s leading teams, specialising in advisory solutions for private and public sector clients across their most complex and sensitive employment issues.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Role Highlights
Now seeking an Employment Associate to join the London team, forming part of the firm’s strategic expansion.
- Core focus: Contentious employment matters
- High-stakes Employment Tribunal & High Court litigation
- Strategic advice on business-critical issues
- Cross-border project leadership
- Large-scale restructurings
- Multinational compliance initiatives
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- UK-qualified Solicitor with 1–5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Strong employment law expertise gained within high-reputation firms
- Proven track record in contentious employment matters


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Why Join Us?
Career & Development
✔ Early client exposure with high impact in cross-border work ✔ Pathways to progress within a leading international practice
Working Environment
🏢 Supportive, inclusion-focused culture 🌐 Hybrid working model
How to Apply
For further details, email Emily Donnell at Birchrose Associates for a strictly confidential discussion.
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