Average Employment Associate salary in London

Senior Employment Associate – 6–9 PQELocation: LondonSalary: £80,000 – £110,000 + BonusFirm: BoutiqueThe Role:Our client, a modern and respected London firm, is looking for a Senior Employment Solicitor to bring their expertise, perspective and steady hand to a growing team. You’ll advise on the full spectrum of employment matters, manage key client relationships and play a central role in guiding colleagues through complex and often people-sensitive issues.What You’ll Do:Provide strategic, commercially minded advice across the full employment law spectrumRepresent clients in disputes and tribunals with confidence and composureLead on drafting and reviewing contracts, policies and procedural documentsSupport and mentor junior lawyers who are keen to learn from someone who’s seen it all (or close to it)Contribute to business development and help shape the team’s future directionWho You Are:A solicitor with at least 6 years PQE in employment lawCommercially savvy and calm under pressureKnown for combining technical excellence with empathy and good judgementA natural communicator who builds trust quickly and leads by exampleWhy This Role Stands Out:You’ll handle meaningful, often high-impact work that genuinely matters to clientsThe team is supportive, smart and refreshingly down to earthHybrid working, competitive salary and clear progression on offerA chance to shape strategy as well as do the hands-on work you loveApply NowThis is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded boutique firm where you’ll work directly with a leading partner.If you’re interested in hearing more, please apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Senior Associate - EmploymentFull TimeSalary up to circa £100,000Top-tier work. Award-winning team. Down-to-earth people.We’re partnering with one of the most respected employment law teams in London, a firm consistently ranked amongst the best in the UK for employment law. Their client base spans major corporates, household names, and public sector bodies, with a steady flow of complex, high-profile work and plenty of room for individual impact.This opportunity is perfect for a Senior Associate (4+ PQE) who thrives on a mix of contentious and advisory matters and enjoys working with bright, supportive colleagues. The team combines technical excellence with genuine warmth - it’s the kind of place where collaboration isn’t just a buzzword.What you’ll be doing:Managing a busy and varied caseload of employment law matters for a diverse employer client baseHandling complex tribunal and High Court claims, including discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract mattersAdvising on restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers, and other non-contentious projectsProviding day-to-day employment advisory support (and helping clients avoid legal potholes before they appear)Supervising junior team members and helping shape their developmentGetting involved in client training, seminars, and business development initiativesWhat we’re looking for: You’ll be an experienced employment lawyer with a strong grounding in both contentious and non-contentious work. You’re commercially minded, solutions-focused, and comfortable dealing directly with sophisticated clients. Above all, you’re someone who values teamwork, growth, and a bit of personality in your day-to-day practice.Why this role stands out: This is a chance to join a top-ranked, international firm with a truly supportive and modern culture. You’ll handle stimulating, high-quality work in a team that values autonomy, collaboration, and balance. Flexible working is genuinely embraced, and you’ll have space to grow your practice while being part of something ambitious but human.If you’re looking for the next step in your employment law career - where you can do exceptional work with exceptional people - we’d love to hear from you.

Opportunity for an Employment Associate to join a leading Commercial Law Firm in London. The Firm Our client is a commercial law firm which has been established for over 100 years, specialising in media, music, sport, real estate, retail, leisure and tech. They boast longstanding relationships with a broad range of exceptional clients, from large institutions and corporates to SMEs and entrepreneurs. They pride themselves on their modern and entrepreneurial approach. The firm have a growing Employment team who are recognised by the Legal Directories for their work on behalf of both Employers and Senior Executives in the city. This close-knit team is now looking to make two Associate hires to assist in the growth of their practice. The Opportunity The team is led by Next Generation Employment Partner who is recognised as a leader in their field. They advise employers and employees on all aspects of employment law and act for an impressive roster of clients focused within the music, media, entertainment and sport sectors. Their Employment team works on the full range of employment issues, from recruitment through to redundancies, performance dismissals and executive exits. They advise senior and board level executives on negotiating employment terms on entry and termination packages on exit. They also regularly assist clients with claims in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and High Court. This successful team are now looking to hire an NQ and a more experienced Associate to work directly with the team's head of department and take on a high level of responsibility. Requirements: UK qualified Employment Solicitor, NQ - 1 PQEUK qualified Employment Solicitor, 2 - 4 PQEExperienced gained within a well-regarded Employment team in London or regionallyAmbitious and enjoys business development Benefits Competitive salaryHybrid working patternExcellent culture and work life balanceFantastic mentorship and development opportunities To be considered for this opportunity please contact Emily Donnell at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion. Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.