Associate - Employment

The Business: Greenberg Traurig LLP is now a global powerhouse with over 3,100 lawyers in 51 locations worldwide. Established in London in 2009, GT’s London office has expanded through strategic growth to become a full-service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 170 high-calibre lawyers. We provide tailored, partner-led strategic advice and efficient, cost-effective legal services to UK and international clients. Our London team advises on a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border legal issues. Core practices include Corporate & M&A, Private Equity, Real Estate, Funds, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Restructuring & Insolvency, Dispute Resolution, and International Arbitration, supported by our wide-ranging experience in complementary areas such as Tax, Regulatory, Commercial, Energy, Infrastructure, Employment, Competition Law, Intellectual Property, and Data Protection. Reflective of London’s multifaceted business community, our client base is varied across many sectors, including life sciences, industrials, automotive, real estate, financial services, retail, sports, media, and communications, as well as financial sponsors and private capital. Our commitment to building long-term relationships with clients as well as establishing new ones has led to the office being consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. We were awarded Best Client Service at both The Lawyer Awards 2025 and The Lawyer European Awards 2025. In addition, creating a diverse and inclusive work culture that offers our employees the opportunity and support they need to succeed is a core value for us at GT. We want to ensure potential employees are supported through the recruitment process and therefore we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that are required at any stage of the process or upon joining GT. The Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious mid-level solicitor to join our growing Employment team in London. The successful candidate will manage a broad caseload of advisory, contentious and transactional matters, often with an international element, and will play a key role in helping to build out the practice. The role will suit someone who is a team-player, commercially minded. able to take initiative and who enjoys business development. In return, we can offer a collaborative, friendly and welcoming environment which is entrepreneurial, supportive and dynamic, together with a varied mix of interesting and challenging work. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to: Manage a varied caseload of contentious, advisory and transactional matters (the practice is currently split fairly evenly across all three areas). Advise clients (mostly employers, as well as some senior executives) on contentious matters, often involving cross-border elements, including defending employment tribunal claims, litigating in the High Court, and pre-action correspondence and negotiations. Assist our transactional teams with the employment aspects of corporate deals. Work alongside our Regulatory colleagues on matters where there is a regulatory / employment law crossover; Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing pragmatic and strategic advice. Contribute to business development initiatives and thought leadership within the team. Effectively manage all client work allocated to them, ensuring that it is progressed in a timely fashion and that the client is kept apprised on progress and costs. Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and friendly manner. Demonstrate a willingness to respond promptly to clients (both internal and external), including out of standard office hours where needed. Demonstrate excellent organisational skills to meet the demands of clients, external stakeholders and the business. Supervise and assist in the professional development of more junior team members. Keep up to date with current legislation and changes within area of expertise. Experience, Skills and personal attributes: Essential: Extensive experience working across a range of employment matters. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels. Excellent drafting and analytical skills. Strong client management skills and commercial acumen. Ability to understand complex legal principles and apply them accordingly. Ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex fast-moving matters. Excellent organisational and time management skills. A commercial and pragmatic outlook. Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances. Excellent team player. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure. Must be able to work autonomously, as well as part of a team. Excellent prioritisation and time management skills, with an ability to work to tight deadlines. Desirable: Experience with cross-border and international matters. Experience of High Court litigation. Active involvement in business development and networking. Demonstrate ability to confidently interact with clients and actively seek new business development opportunities Qualifications: Admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister either in England and Wales or qualified overseas with experience in the London market. Undergraduate degree achieving a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent Global scale with street smarts With 51 locations, Greenberg Traurig's global network provides the platform clients need to operate in today's legal marketplace. Our team is recognized by rankings in current Chambers & Partners Guides in jurisdictions and practices around the world, based on thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients. In addition, Greenberg Traurig is proud to have more lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America than any other law firm, a position we have held since 2008. Greenberg Traurig (GT) is committed to ensuring a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be advised of the following: Official Job Listings: All legitimate job opportunities with GT are posted here on our official website. GT job advertisements found outside our verified accounts with Lateral Hub, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed should be treated with caution. 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