The Role

You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a mix of contentious and advisory matters, supporting a range of national and international clients across key industry sectors.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising employers on day-to-day employment law and HR issues.
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from inception through to hearing.
• Advising on discrimination, whistleblowing, misconduct, grievance and disciplinary matters.
• Supporting clients through restructurings, redundancies and workforce change projects.
• Advising on TUPE and employment aspects of corporate transactions and outsourcing arrangements.
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, service agreements, policies and settlement agreements.
• Advising senior executives and management teams on strategic employment issues.
• Supporting cross-border employment projects and international workforce matters.
• Developing client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Ideally 3-5 years' post-qualification experience gained at a recognised City, national or international law firm.
• Strong experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Employment Tribunal litigation experience.
• Exposure to complex advisory work including restructurings, TUPE and employee relations issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience advising clients within sectors such as technology, financial services, life sciences, retail, hospitality, property, sport or professional services would be advantageous.