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Associate - Employment
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
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Source date: 10/12/2026
About this role
Overview Our market leading Employment Team provides fast, proactive and practical legal support. Approachable and commercially aware, our specialists have in-depth experience of the issues faced by businesses when managing their staff.Although we are experienced litigators, and frequently represent organisations at employment tribunals and in court, we also offer specialist employment law advice in resolving conflict through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. As well as acting for a wide range of employers, a number of which are household names, we also advise Senior Executives on a range of matters, including contractual negotiations, contentious exits and high value claims. Our London team are looking for a mid-level associate at the 3-6 PQE level to join the team. This position holds progression opportunities and offers exposure to high level work, responsibility and engagement/face time with partners and clients. Responsibilities * Dealing with employer advice and senior executive matters. * Contributing to the successful development and expansion of the team and the firm in line with the business plan and the firm’s commonality of purpose. * Delivering a high-quality commercial legal service ensuring personal compliance with quality standards and professional ethics. * Being an ambassador for the team and the firm at all times. Essential & Desirable Criteria * Admitted to the roll of solicitors or likely to be a member of the bar, FILEX. * Ideally 3-6 years of post-qualification experience * Can commute to our London office as their base (we have a 50% hybrid working policy, with a minimum of 2-3 days per week in the office) * Ambition and drive: the work is interesting and varied and an enthusiasm for employment law is essential * A high level of IT literacy and experience of project management are highly desirable * We are a high-functioning and collegiate team, with a great pride in what we do, so collegiality is as important as ambition * An enthusiasm for BD and client development is a pre-requisite At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here. We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Emily.Green@penningtonslaw.com AGENCY NOTE: Please do not submit candidates for this role unless the position has been opened to you on our recruitment platform. No candidate ownership will be recognised for speculative introductions.