NQ - Associate

Become part of a renowned national team where your contributions are valued and you’ll gain hands-on experience with international corporates across the employment law space. You’ll immerse yourself in high-profile work for an impressive line-up of international clients spanning leisure, hospitality, retail, food manufacturing, logistics, and sports law. If you’re eager to make a real difference while developing your expertise in a top tier firm, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do:

As an Employment Solicitor (NQ to Associate), you’ll be at the heart of a lively team handling a mix of contentious employment matters. Your days will be filled with:

• Managing your own portfolio of cases to playing a key part in complex restructures or outsourcing projects.
• Representing clients before tribunals and courts while building trusted relationships through clear communication and practical advice.
• Working side-by-side with colleagues from pensions, immigration, tax and regulatory teams.
• Business development to boost your profile within the market as you help grow the team’s impressive client base.
• Supporting large-scale restructuring projects for multinational brands in sectors such as retail, manufacturing and logistics by providing guidance on employment status and IR35 planning.

What You Bring:

To excel as an Employment Solicitor (NQ to Associate), you will bring hands-on experience from a leading employment law practice where you have supported employers through intricate legal challenges.

• The firm will consider a Trainee Solicitor who has recently completed a Seat in Employment, or an NQ to 3 PQE Solicitor at a reputable firm within the Employment Law team.
• You will have demonstrated skill advising on large-scale restructuring projects including reorganisations, outsourcing arrangements (including TUPE), senior exits and board-level disputes.
• Ideally you will have experience handling high-value Employment Tribunal litigation as well as providing strategic advice on employee relations issues such as dismissals, grievances, whistleblowing cases and redundancy processes.

The Company:

This top tier firm and team is genuinely collaborative and offer unmatched insight into complex legal challenges facing private sector employers. Employees enjoy a comprehensive wellbeing package: private health insurance; life assurance; income protection; flexi-gym discounts; season ticket loans; bike-to-work schemes; state-of-the-art office facilities with panoramic city views; hybrid working options; hot-desking; bike storage; shower amenities; easy access via public transport; open-plan spaces that foster camaraderie; plus numerous clubs ranging from book groups through football teams—all contributing towards a vibrant community atmosphere. Personal development is front-and-centre thanks to bespoke training programmes tailored around individual aspirations—whether that means funding professional qualifications or mapping out structured career plans—ensuring everyone’s talents are nurtured fully. The culture encourages authenticity: here you’re not just joining—you truly belong—using your unique experiences collaboratively so both you and the firm continue growing together.

How to Apply:

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on jess.vernal@robertwalters.com or 07823647177.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates