Employment Specialist - US Firm

Anexcellentopportunityhasarisenforan Employment Law Specialisttojoinaleadinginternationallawfirmwithatop -ranked

Employmentpractice. Theteamisopentocandidatesatdifferentlevelsandiskeentoreceiveapplicationsfrom:

• Experienced Employment Paralegals ,and
• Qualified Lawyersinterestedinjoiningasa Staff Attorney ,ratherthanpursuingtheassociatetrack.

The successful Employment Law Specialist will work closely with partners and senior lawyers in a small but busy Employment team, providing advisory support across a broad range of employment matters, 25% of which will be pro bono. This position will focus on non-transactional, advisory and support work, and would particularly suit someone with strong employment law experience who enjoys high-quality client work without the pressures of the associate promotion pathway.

This is a client-facing role, offering genuine responsibility and visibility, alongside a more sustainable and stable long-term career structure. Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting partners and senior lawyers on non-deal employment matters
• Assisting with employment law advisory work and day-to-day client queries
• Supporting a substantial pro bono workload (~25% of the role)
• Working collaboratively within a partner-led team
• Preparing client updates, know-how materials and internal resources
• Contributing to business development and practice development initiatives

• Solid grounding in general employment law
• Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong written skills, with confidence drafting client-facing materials
• Comfortable working in a billable, client-focused role
• Interest in business development, know-how and practices support work
• Corporate support experience helpful but not essential

• Enjoys advisory employment work
• Values high-quality legal work and client exposure
• Is not seeking the traditional associate promotion route

• High-quality employment work within a top-ranked international team
• Permanent role offering stability and longevity
• Reduced pressure compared to associate-track roles
• Supportive, partner‑led environment with clear structure and expectations