Employment Lawyer

THE FIRM

A global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses.

THE ROLE

An employment lawyer 4pqe+ to be responsible for a variety of matters, which will include:

* Full range of tribunal litigation covering all aspects of employment law and, as appropriate according to candidate, 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 co-ordination of the 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.

THE CANDIDATE

UK qualified solicitor with experience in the UK and in the areas described above.

The following experience/skills are essential:
* Bright with strong technical ability.
* Good commercial acumen and potential/proven business development skills and an entrepreneurial attitude
* Good listening and written communication skills.
* Performing a lead role in negotiations and transaction management.
* A high level of client contact and previous responsibility for client files.

The firm supports agile and flexible working needs.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.