Employment Lawyer (6+PQE)

Employment, Senior Associate, Lawyer, Solicitor


The Opportunity
This top 100 law firm is seeking an ambitious, talented and motivated Senior Associate for its London Employment team, who are a small team with big plans. This role is suited to a candidate who is looking for an exciting new challenge that will allow them to broaden their employment law experience and continue to build their own practice. The successful candidate will be a key part of the London employment team who are known for being pragmatic, commercial and forward-thinking. The team is standalone, but works closely with Corporate, Restructuring & Insolvency, Intellectual Property and Corporate Immigration.

The Ideal Candidate

• 6+ PQE.
• Training and experience with a top tier London firm.
• Full spectrum of employment law experience including: TUPE; Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation (including in insolvency situations); redundancy; general advisory; and advising on senior executive exits (desired but not essential).
• Confident communicator.
• Ability to manage own case-load.
• Skilled at building and managing rapport with clients.
• Personable, a team player and good commercial mind-set.
• Highly motivated and ability to use initiative.
• Strong interest in business development, including presenting at conferences and seminars.
• Passion for developing the careers and skillset of junior lawyers.

What you will gain

• The opportunity to work for a UK top 100 Law Firm and a top 10 Best Large Company to work for in London.
• High quality client work that covers a broad range of sectors, including retail, pharmaceutical, fast-growth technology companies; and senior executive exits.
• An opportunity to help continue building the London Employment team's practice and help grow its presence in the London market.
• A platform to develop your knowledge and skillset, as well as being given ownership of the matters that you work on.
• Career progression with the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities within the firm.
• The chance to work as part of an innovative and collegiate team, who take pride in being themselves.

Benefits

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Free travel insurance
• Two days a year to do charitable work
• The opportunity to get involved in sports teams and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all staff

What you need to do now
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