Employment Associate

Our client, a top-tier city law firm, are seeking an employment associate to join their practice.

Managing your own caseload and acting for employers, respondents, individuals and claimants; the role will involve working as part of a team of 12 associates and 3 trainees with the support of 2 PSLs, under the supervision of 4 partners.

The role will involve: 

• A full range of tribunal litigation covering all aspects of employment law and, as appropriate according to the candidate, the opportunity for advocacy at preliminary hearings.
• Advising Human Resource Managers, In-house Counsel, Managing Directors and other senior personnel on a variety of employee relations issues.
• Drafting, reviewing and advising on HR policies, employment contracts and directors' service agreements.
• Acting for high net worth individuals to negotiate service agreements, team moves or termination arrangements.
• Advising internationally based clients on employment law in the UK and coordination of international projects and advice.
• High Court proceedings relating to business protection for employer or employees.
• Corporate support – often acting as sole employment specialist (excluding pensions) in corporate transactions.

Candidates must be qualified solicitors with circa 1-3 years' PQE in the UK, and experience in the relevant areas, as outlined above.