Employment Lawyer

Company: MAP Legal Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Associate – Employment | London

MAP Legal is working with a leading US-headquartered law firm in London to recruit a Senior Associate into its Employment team.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer to join a high-performing, international practice advising on complex, cross-border matters. The role offers a broad mix of transactional, contentious and advisory work, with a particular focus on high-value corporate transactions involving domestic and international clients.

You will work closely with corporate, private equity, regulatory and disputes teams in London and internationally, advising on the employment aspects of M&A, investments, restructurings and reorganisations, as well as handling sensitive contentious and strategic advisory matters.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading on employment aspects of cross-border corporate transactions
  • Advising on tribunal and High Court disputes
  • Delivering clear, commercial advice to a sophisticated client base
  • Working closely with international counsel and internal teams
  • Supporting business development and mentoring junior lawyers

Candidates should have 5–7 years’ PQE with strong transactional employment experience, ideally with exposure to cross-border matters and international clients. You will be technically strong, commercially minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers high-quality international work, strong progression prospects and the chance to join a collaborative, well-established platform in London.

For a confidential discussion, please contact MAP Legal.

Posted: May 23rd, 2026