Labor Employment Associate - London

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in London seeks a mid-level Labor Employment Associate to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience in handling non-contentious issues and litigation. This full-time position supports a flexible work environment while emphasizing collaboration and client service. Interested candidates should contact the Director of Lateral Recruiting at the provided email.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in labor and employment law.
• Experience in Employment Tribunal litigation is important.
• Background in Pay Equity and experience with U.S. clients are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle non-contentious employment law issues and corporate transactions.
• Provide day-to-day employment law advice.
• Work on multi-country projects and litigation.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent writing skills

Client service commitment

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Job description

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Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting a mid-level associate to work in our Labor & Employment group in our London office. We are seeking candidates (3 – 5 PQE) with a strong knowledge of UK employment law. Ideal candidates will be adept at handling a broad spectrum of non-contentious employment law issues, including the employment aspects of corporate transactions, day-to-day advice and multi-country projects, as well as experience in Employment Tribunal litigation. Any background in Pay Equity as well as experience with working with U.S. clients is a plus. This position requires strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, a deep commitment to client service, and a willingness to work across offices and to produce top quality work while concurrently managing multiple assignments.

Faegre Drinker is committed to fostering flexibility while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our in-office work policy asks all attorneys, consulting professionals and paraprofessionals to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week, striking a balance between in-person collaboration, relationship-building, and exceptional client service, while also supporting individual flexibility and work-life balance.

Please contact Emily Reichs, Director of Lateral Recruiting, at [e-mail] with any questions.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services