Employment Senior Associate: Senior Executive focus

An opportunity has arisen for an Employment Senior Associate to join a highly regarded employment team with an established reputation for advising senior executives and employers on complex and high-profile workplace matters.

This role will sit within the firms dedicated senior-executive practice.

The team

The team is recognised for its expertise in senior executive disputes, strategic exits, internal investigations, whistleblowing claims, discrimination matters and complex Employment Tribunal litigation. Clients include a broad range of organisations and senior individuals across the financial services, insurance, tech and professional services sectors.

This role offers exposure to a diverse and intellectually challenging caseload, including:

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• Advising senior executives, partners and directors on career moves, team moves and contentious departures.
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• Handling high-value employment disputes, including discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract claims.
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• Supporting clients through sensitive workplace investigations and regulatory-related employment issues.
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• Advising employers on complex people matters, including senior hires, exits and risk management.
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• Delivering strategic employment law advice to clients operating in highly regulated sectors.
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Requirements

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years PQE and have strong technical employment law experience gained with a reputable employment team. Experience acting for senior executives is essential. Ideally you will have experience advising individuals from sectors such as financial and professional services.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected team that offers high-quality work, direct client exposure and genuine opportunities for career progression. The successful individual will work closely with recognised leaders in the employment market and benefit from a supportive environment with a clear and strong pathway for advancement.