Employment Associate

Job Title: Employment Associate

Location: Oxford
Term: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time
PQE: NQ - 4

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a leading employment law practise in the UK? Our client is looking for a dynamic Employment Associate to join their vibrant team in Oxford.

About the organisation
Join a firm that works with some of the world's leading businesses, focusing on protecting and enhancing their most valuable assets: their ideas, their people, and their future. With a presence in multiple locations, including London, Manchester, and Dublin, this organisation is known for its unique culture and market-leading practise areas. They pride themselves on providing pragmatic solutions to complex business challenges, all while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Employment Team
As one of the top-ranked employment law practises in the UK, the Employment team is a powerhouse of expertise. With over 180 skilled lawyers, they provide unrivalled service in HR, employment, and immigration law, both domestically and internationally. The Oxford team consists of four partners and eight qualified lawyers, all dedicated to delivering exceptional results for their clients.

Your Role
As an Employment Associate, you will:

• Assist senior associates and partners with a diverse caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment work.
• Manage your own matters under supervision, ensuring direct contact with a variety of clients.
• Participate in business development efforts, knowledge-sharing, and training initiatives.
• Benefit from a tailored career progression plan, guided by a dedicated Talent Partner.

Candidate Profile
We're looking for someone who:

• Has 0-4 years of PQE in employment law, ideally from a respected employment team.
• Possesses strong analytical skills and a clear communication style (both spoken and written).
• Approaches client service with a commercial mindset and enjoys business development.
• Is a true team player, ready to collaborate and innovate.

IT Skills Required:

• Proficient in Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other essential tools (training will be provided).
• Familiarity with time recording software (Intapp TIME).

Training and Development
This organisation values growth and learning. You will have access to:

• A comprehensive training programme featuring seminars and workshops from internal and external experts.
• Dedicated practise Development Lawyers to support your professional development.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a culture that emphasises integrity, clarity, unity, and excellence.
• Enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity.
• Experience organic growth opportunities and a strong team culture at the heart of success.
• Flexible working patterns and office location discussions are welcome.

If you are enthusiastic about joining a leading employment law practise and contributing to a dynamic team, we want to hear from you. Apply now to seize this incredible opportunity.

Let's make a difference together.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.