Overview
Employment Associate, Law/Legal Jobs in London, England, UK at MRA Search
Employment Associate – Elite US-firm (London) – Global Human Capital & Compliance An Elite US-firms London office is seeking a UK-qualified Employment Associate to join its growing Global Human Capital and Compliance (GHCC) practice. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, genuinely cross-border employment team, advising multinational clients on complex workforce matters across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The Role
Broad international employment practice (90% non-contentious), including:
Senior exits, DEI/pay transparency, hiring structures Global investigations, M&A integration, restructures, and mobility Live projects across Europe and Africa Opportunity to handle both strategic advisory and
hands-on work
(e.g. settlement agreements) High degree of
autonomy
, client exposure, and international
collaboration
(notably with NY and Australia)
Career development
supported – not an up-or-out track, but entrepreneurialism rewarded Very little corporate support About You UK-qualified lawyer, ideally 2–6 PQE (exceptional juniors considered) Strong technical ability and initiative – someone who asks questions, takes ownership, and wants to get stuck in Open to in-house or unemployed candidates if the fit is right Financial services and/or contentious experience (e.g. tribunals, restrictive covenants, High Court) is highly desirable Emotionally mature and resilient – suited to small team dynamics and a
fast-paced
international environment What’s On Offer Work on global matters with real ownership, not just editing advice from local counsel AmLaw 100 firm Internal budgets for international secondments, BD, and training Hybrid working Collegiate office of ~90 people – highly visible and
collaborative
culture Application Process Two interview rounds short written assessment at second stage One strong candidate currently in play – apply promptly
Title: Employment Associate, Law/Legal
Company: MRA Search
Location: London, England, UK
Category: Law/Legal (Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Financial Law), HR/Recruitment (Regulatory Compliance Specialist)
