Employment Associate | Hybrid (2-3 Days In Office)

Job Description

Progress your employment law career as an Employment Associate with a respected UK firm, handling a varied mix of tribunal litigation and advisory/corporate support work. You’ll enjoy genuine responsibility for your own caseload plus hybrid working, typically 2–3 days each week in the London office.

Role Overview

Working as an Associate Solicitor in the Employment Department, you’ll advise employer and employee clients on the full spectrum of contentious and non‑contentious issues. You’ll run Employment Tribunal matters, draft documentation, support corporate deals and begin to develop your own professional network, with strong partner support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of Employment Tribunal claims from instruction to hearing/settlement
• Advise on day‑to‑day HR matters including disciplinaries, grievances, dismissals and redundancy
• Draft and negotiate contracts, policies, settlement agreements and other employment documentation
• Provide employment law support on corporate transactions (e.g. TUPE, due diligence, warranties)
• Attend and prepare for mediations, hearings and client meetings
• Contribute to client training, briefings and updates on legislative changes
• Begin to build and nurture your own network through business development and marketing activity

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE in employment law (more experienced candidates also welcomed)
• Solid experience of managing Employment Tribunal and advisory matters
• Strong technical grasp of core UK employment legislation and case law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail
• Commercial mindset and enthusiasm to develop BD and networking skills
• Collaborative team player who is also confident running matters with appropriate supervision
• Keen to grow within a department that offers high-quality work and clear progression

About TSR Legal (40 words)

TSR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy connecting solicitors, legal executives and business‑support professionals with leading firms across the UK. With market insight and honest advice, TSR supports lawyers at every stage of their careers, from qualification through partnership.

Job Data

• Position: Employment Associate / Associate Solicitor – Employment Department
• Employer: TSR Legal recruiting for a reputable UK law firm
• Location: London office, with hybrid working (2–3 days in office, remainder from home)
• Salary: £36,000–£60,000 per year, dependent on PQE and experience
• Contract: Full-time, permanent