Associate/Senior Associate- Employment

Job Title: Senior Associate - Employment

Salary: Competitive

Location: London

Job Ref: 36868



Our Client

Our client is a market-leading law firm with a strong international focus. Their Employment team, consisting of over 25 lawyers, collaborates with a diverse range of employer clients to deliver innovative and effective solutions. The firm emphasizes efficiency and profitability while maintaining a collaborative, positive, and supportive environment that fosters career development.



Key Responsibilities

The Senior Associate role in the Employment team will include:



Disputes and Investigations

- Tribunal litigation (e.g., unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, discrimination)

- High Court litigation (e.g., team moves, bonus claims)

- Workplace investigations

- Collaborating with the dispute resolution team on investigations

- Handling strike ballots and union activities



Contentious Advice

- Senior exits and settlement agreements

- Restrictive covenant breaches, team moves

- Other contentious advice (e.g., grievances, disciplinaries)



Other Advisory

- Change projects (e.g., redundancy and TUPE processes, UK and international)

- Contracts, bonus schemes, and handbooks

- Business immigration

- Ad hoc advice (e.g., gender pay gap reporting, holiday pay, furlough)



Training and Horizon Scanning

- Cross-departmental and/or transactional support:

- Corporate: deals, investee company executive exits, IPOs

- Commercial: outsourcing, GDPR

- Real Estate: TUPE issues



Person Specification - Knowledge, Skills & Experience

- Outstanding academic record

- UK Qualified Solicitor

- Competent in advising on all aspects of Employment law

- Experience in both advisory and strategic capacities

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Proactive and proficient in handling responsibilities

- A team player thriving in a collegiate environment

- Commitment and engagement with the firm's culture

- 3 - 6 years PQE

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