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Posted 12 August, 2026

Employment Lawyer (5+PQE) Senior Associate/Legal Director

IDEX Consulting
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

About The Firm: A leading city law firm with a renowned Employment Law team are recruiting into their London office. The firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join their growing Employment group in London.About the Role: This role is for either a Senior Associate or a Legal Director to work closely with the partners to build up this practice area over the longer term. You will advise employers and senior executives across the financial and professional services sectors.Responsibilities:Typical matters would include advising on sensitive exits, negotiated settlements, remuneration issues, non-compete provisions, governance queries, regulatory concerns and related investigations and disciplinary processes, grievances, drafting and reviewing employment contracts and remuneration packages, disputes and tribunal and high court litigation.Key Skills and Experience:You will be 5+ PQE (Senior Associate) or a Legal Director, with experience working mainly for senior executives, although candidates with broader experience in employment, open to pivoting into this space will also be considered.This is a full-time position, but the firm will also consider candidates looking to work 4 days a week.Benefits: This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the country's leading employment practices, where you will enjoy a close working relationship with senior and well-known partners in the field, who will have a focus on nurturing your learning and development, and provide you with full support to build your own practice and profile.Alongside this, the role offers a strong remuneration (salary and benefits) package.To Apply: Please submit your CV. If this role isn't quite right, please contact me for a confidential conversation to discuss other opportunities we have that may be suitable. 07345450791 [email protected] the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy.Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.Discipline(s): Legal Private PracticeJob type: Permanent