Employment Associate - Leading Law Firm

Hunters Legal is working with a Leading Law Firm to recruit an Employment Associate for its London-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong lawyer with a solid academic background and proven experience in employment law to join a high-profile, dynamic, and supportive team.

Firm Overview

A Leading Law Firm is a prominent media and commercial law firm, recognised for advising a diverse range of clients including artists, musicians, directors, actors, sportspersons, major record companies, advertising agencies, Hollywood studios, and sports governing bodies. The firm has a long-standing reputation for providing forward-thinking, high-quality legal advice since 1962.

Team Overview

The Employment Group delivers specialist employment law advice to blue-chip clients and individuals across multiple sectors, including media, entertainment, and beyond. The team is highly regarded for its expertise in Employment Tribunal litigation and its ability to provide both commercial and creative solutions. The group is recognised for advising employers and has a history of notable work with senior executives.

Role Overview

The firm is seeking an Employment Associate to join its London-based team. The successful candidate will be a technically strong lawyer with a solid academic background, excellent analytical and drafting skills, and a proven ability to manage complex and varied employment matters. Experience advising both employers and employees, including handling Employment Tribunal cases, is essential.

This role requires a confident, proactive professional capable of running their own matters and contributing to the development of client relationships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate ambition, a commitment to exceptional client service, and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of employment matters, including tribunal litigation and advisory work
• Manage and conduct cases independently, from initial instruction through to resolution
• Provide strategic and commercial advice tailored to client needs
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the growth of the Employment Group
• Maintain high professional standards and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience handling employment law matters for both employers and employees
• Strong track record in Employment Tribunal litigation
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills
• Commercially minded, flexible, and able to solve problems creatively
• Ambitious, with a commitment to professional growth and high client service standards

The firm seeks committed, bright candidates who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and ambitious team while further developing their legal skills in a supportive, high-profile environment.