Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. With approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centres — New York, London and Hong Kong — we are uniquely positioned to advise leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex legal needs. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry. We are a collegial, collaborative and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support and development they need to grow, thrive and realise their greatest potential. We also encourage all our people to use their skills to support the wider community through our pro bono and community volunteering programmes. At Mayer Brown the principles of mutual respect, dignity and understanding are central to the way we work and help to provide an environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced. The Role: We currently have an opening for an Employment Associate (5-7 + PQE) on a 6 month fixed term contract basis with solid experience to join our London Employment Team. There may be an opportunity for this contract to be extended after the initial 6 months for a further 6 months. The Department: The Employment & Benefits group at Mayer Brown has lawyers in key business centres across UK/Europe, the Americas and Asia. The Employment team in London consists of 2 Partners, 2 Counsel, 1 Consultant and 4 Associates (plus trainees/paralegals). (This excludes our Pension and Benefits team.) The team has been consistently ranked as one of the leading teams in the UK and advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters (roughly 50/50 split), primarily for employers, including: Recruitment and termination of executives Restructuring programmes Business transfers and outsourcings Tribunal and High Court litigation Day to day advice/counselling International projects Corporate transactions Team moves A qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 5-7+ years post qualification experience. The PQE level/s identified here is indicative only. Mayer Brown would welcome applicants regardless of PQE who believe they meet the requirements of the role outlined in the job description and wish to apply for the position. Experience, skills and personal attributes: Key requirements: Ability to manage/lead matters with limited supervision. Hardworking and committed to developing the employment team within Mayer Brown both nationally and internationally Excellent knowledge and understanding of handling and resolving technical legal issues Ability to represent the firm at business development events; Ability to manage matters to agreed standards and within budget; Work efficiently as a team member At Mayer Brown, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that offers our people the opportunity and support they need to succeed. Our culture promotes mutual respect, acceptance, cooperation and productivity among people from varying backgrounds and values different perspectives and ideas. One of our core values at Mayer Brown is to promote diversity and inclusion at all levels within the business which is actively supported by our diversity networks - LGBT+, Fusion (Race & Ethnicity), Multi-faith, Women, Enable (Disability) and Work and Me (Family). We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that individuals may require throughout the recruitment process and once they have joined the Firm.