Employment Associate/Senior Associate - Top 50 Law Firm

Hunterslegal; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Milton Keynes is seeking an Employment Associate/Senior Associate to join its national Employment team. The role involves advising clients on a variety of employment matters and managing tribunal litigation. You will mentor junior lawyers and engage in business development initiatives. The firm is recognized for its strong client focus and supportive culture, offering competitive salaries and a flexible benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Access to mentoring and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Proven ability to manage complex employment tribunal litigation.
• Strong negotiation skills and client engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on various employment matters.
• Manage employment tribunal litigation and support corporate transactions.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team success.
• Engage in business development initiatives.

Skills

Client relationship management

Employment law knowledge

Litigation management

Business development skills

Job description

Employment Associate/Senior Associate - Top 50 Law Firm

• Milton Keynes
• Permanent

Overview

A Top 50 Law Firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its national Employment team. The successful candidate will work with a high quality client portfolio across sectors including logistics, mobility, technology and AI, energy and infrastructure, living, and retail. The role offers significant responsibility, opportunities for client engagement and involvement in the development of key client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Work
  • Advise employer clients on a broad range of contentious and non contentious employment matters.
  • Manage complex employment tribunal litigation and support senior level corporate transactions.
  • Deliver pragmatic, timely and commercially focused advice to a diverse client base.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to the overall client experience.
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Mentor, support and develop junior lawyers within the team.
  • Contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the regional and national Employment team.
• Business Development
  • Participate in client development initiatives, sector focused activities and wider BD projects.
  • Take ownership of client and internal initiatives where appropriate.

The Team

The Employment team forms part of a wider national People and Reward group, which includes employment, immigration and pensions specialists. This collaborative structure offers strong opportunities for wider learning, network building and cross team project work. The team is recognised for high quality service and practical advice and supports a range of well regarded employer clients.

This role sits within the South region, with the option to be based in Milton Keynes or Thames Valley.

About the Firm

The organisation is a Top 50 Law Firm known for excellent service, clear thinking and strong client focus. With offices across the UK and Brussels, it supports many leading and innovative businesses. The firm fosters an open and supportive culture where people are encouraged to be authentic and collaborative. It was the first Top 50 Law Firm to achieve Platinum Standard Investors in People.

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and remuneration structure.
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits package.
• High quality work and a modern, sociable working environment.
• Access to mentoring, coaching and extensive learning opportunities.

Or for a quick chat to explore this opportunity in detail, please feel free to call us on 0203 355 2262.