A well-known Legal 500 multi-office firm is looking for a confident junior Associate (2-6 PQE) to join their Employment team based in central London, not far from Farringdon. The team works on a diverse caseload of employer and employee client matters including litigated and advisory work.
The firm is keen to speak to candidates from a diverse employment background including those currently working in regional firms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing a caseload of litigated and advisory matters including representations in tribunals from start to finish. In renumeration they can offer a flexible work/life balance and highly competitive compensation. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer who is looking for their next step-up post-qualification in a highly reputable firm within the city!
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing contentious and non-contentious matters, for claimant and respondent clients including but not limited to employment contracts, updating internal documents, disciplinary, redundancy, settlement agreements, exits, TUPE, and more.
- Assist team Partners on complex employment matters.
- Support the firm’s Corporate and Commercial teams on matters arising from mergers, acquisitions, and other transactional work.
- Deliver outstanding client service, with relationship building and a sound understanding of client legal and commercial requirements.
- Conduct advocacy when required.
Skills and Experience:
- UK qualified Solicitor with 2 – 6 years PQE from a reputable London firm.
- A demonstrated track record with good quality employment law matters.
- Strong academic background is preferred.
- Technically strong understanding of contentious and non-contentious employment law.
- A passionate personality with an enthusiasm for personal development and strong interpersonal skills.
As renumeration, they offer a highly competitive salary and benefits scheme available on request. They maintain a good work/life balance with excellent hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days from home) and a good level of support.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Kalan Thomas at kalan@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9231 (office hours) or 07517 456559 (out of office hours).
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The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.
*We require a lawyer who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
