# Employment Senior Associate (Remote) at William James…

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# Employment Senior Associate (Remote)

William James Recruitment 

** Ramsbottom, United Kingdom ** Full Time ** Operations Jobs ** United Kingdom ** New

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## Job Description

**Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate – Remote / London - Salary up to £140k + Benefits + Bonus**

An internationally recognised law firm is seeking an****Employment Solicitor****to join its market-leading Employment practice in London.

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious to work closely with a senior partner group on complex, high-profile employment matters. The role offers exceptional exposure to sophisticated clients, intellectually challenging work and genuine autonomy within a high-performing, collaborative team.

You will sit within a well-resourced London team supported by a large international employment platform, providing access to cross-border projects and career-defining work across multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure and transport.

**The Role**

- Advising on complex Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
- Supporting strategic employment advisory work on business-critical issues
- Leading aspects of cross-border employment projects and restructures
- Advising on executive appointments, exits and sensitive workforce issues
- Supporting TUPE, outsourcing and employment aspects of corporate matters
- Managing your own caseload with significant client exposure
- Working closely with partners on high-value, complex mandates

**The Candidate**

- Qualified Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE
- Strong experience gained within a City or international firm environment
- Background advising on complex employment litigation and advisory matters
- Experience in supporting transactional projects
- Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
- Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Comfortable managing client relationships and senior stakeholders
- Ambitious, proactive and keen to progress within an international platform

**The Benefits and How to Apply**

- Salary up to £140,000 depending on experience
- Competitive bonus structure
- 28 days annual leave increasing with service
- Private healthcare
- Life Assurance up to 6x salary
- Critical illness cover up to 5x salary
- Hybrid working in London office or Remote
- Strong partner access and mentoring
- Clear career progression pathway

**Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.**

**Contact:** Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)

**Direct Dial:** 0121 392 7377

**Mobile:** 07904 630 131

**Email:** Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com

**More About William James Recruitment**

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Posted August 20, 2026