Employment Associate (Media/Entertainment)

Overview

In this role you will support a boutique Central London law firm advising employers and senior executives on a broad range of employment matters. You will operate across contentious and non-contentious work, with a focus on media, entertainment, sports, and tech clients. The opportunity offers mentoring, a collaborative culture, and a strong work–life balance while you contribute to high-profile advocacy and advisory work. Your impact includes shaping employment strategies for high-growth clients and contributing to a renowned, sector-focused practice.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent work/life balance
• mentored career progression
• collaborative and supportive culture
• equal opportunities employer
• diversity and inclusion emphasis

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad mix of employment matters for employers and senior executives
• Handle both contentious and non-contentious work with a sector focus on media, entertainment, sports and tech
• Support client relationships and contribute to dispute resolution and advisory work
• Collaborate with a boutique team in a supportive, mentoring environment

Key requirements

• 3–4 PQE in UK employment law
• England & Wales qualified solicitor
• experience in a directory ranked team or top-tier firm preferred
• strong grounding in employment law within a relevant sector (media/entertainment/sports/tech)
• ability to work with employers and senior executives

• team-oriented
• strong communication
• client-focused
• employment law expertise
• advisory and dispute resolution for employers
• sector-specific knowledge in media/entertainment/sports/tech

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