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Associate/Senior Associate- Employment

Law Staff Limited
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

London, Greater London EC2V7NQ, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Senior Associate - Employment with a competitive salary located in London.
  • The position is with a market-leading law firm that emphasizes efficiency and career development within its Employment team.
  • Key responsibilities include handling tribunal litigation, workplace investigations, and providing contentious advice on senior exits and settlement agreements.
  • Candidates should have 3 to 6 years of PQE and be a UK Qualified Solicitor with strong communication skills and a proactive approach.
  • The role requires a collaborative team player who is committed to the firm's culture and can advise on various aspects of Employment law.
Job Title: Senior Associate - Employment Salary: Competitive Location: LondonJob Ref: 36868Our ClientOur 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 ResponsibilitiesThe 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 PQEContact Person: Haneen ShuweikhContact Email:   Contact Phone:Contact Mobile:  **IMPORTANT**: PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.In accordance with [The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Regulation 19](https://uksi/2003/3319/regulation/19/made).

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