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Associate/Senior Associate- Employment

Law Staff Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1M5UA, England

Salary

£100,000 - £120,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position available is for a Senior Associate in Employment at a leading law firm based in London, with a competitive salary.
  • The role requires 3 to 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and involves handling tribunal and high court litigation, workplace investigations, and providing contentious advice.
  • Candidates should possess a UK Qualified Solicitor status and demonstrate strong communication skills along with a proactive approach to responsibilities.
  • The firm values efficiency and profitability while fostering a supportive environment that encourages career development.
  • The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting and be committed to engaging with the firm's culture.
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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