11 July 2026
Key requirements
A qualified solicitor with 6+ years of PQE working within the Employment department of City or International law firms Solid experience in supporting transactional projects including due diligence and negotiation of transactional documents Solid experience and knowledge of TUPE in both service provision and asset purchase transactions Strong project management skills and ability to run the employment aspects of transactions with limited input and supervision from Partners
TrendsThe role
An ambitious Associate with 6+ years of PQE is sought to join the highly ranked Employment and Immigration team at Watson Farley & Williams. This role involves undertaking top-quality transactional work with a focus on employment and immigration law, supporting partners and clients globally.
What you'll do
- Advise in-house lawyers, HR professionals, finance directors, managing directors and individuals
- Invest in relationships with clients and take time to fully understand businesses and cultures
- Support transactional projects including due diligence and negotiation of transactional documents
- Run the employment aspects of transactions with limited input and supervision from Partners
- Engage directly with clients, including multi-party transactional calls
- Build lasting client relationships
- Develop a personal BD plan aligned with firm strategy
What we're looking for
A qualified solicitor with 6+ years of PQE working within the Employment department of City or International law firms
Solid experience in supporting transactional projects including due diligence and negotiation of transactional documents
Solid experience and knowledge of TUPE in both service provision and asset purchase transactions
Strong project management skills and ability to run the employment aspects of transactions with limited input and supervision from Partners
Proven technical legal skills in corporate transactions, ideally in one or more of our relevant industry sectors
Strong, well-rounded HR advisory experience, able to work with minimal supervision
Confident in direct client engagement, including multi-party transactional calls, and skilled at building lasting client relationships
Proactive, positive, and hands-on, with a flexible approach to delivering high-quality client service
Actively involved in business development, including developing a personal BD plan aligned with firm strategy
Ambitious, motivated, and keen to take on increasing responsibility
Strong team player
Sector experience in transport, energy, or infrastructure is an advantage but not essential· nice to have
Benefits
The Firm promotes a culture of agility and flexibility and is fully supportive of flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated
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