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Associate (5-6 PQE) - Employment, 12m FTC

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have 5-6 PQE in employment law, tribunal experience, data protection knowledge, and strong communication skills. Be confident, autonomous, and proactive in business development.
  • You will advise clients on employment issues, run tribunal litigation, conduct due diligence, counsel on severance, and ensure compliance with legal obligations.

Requirements

  • • Ability to demonstrate conduct of employment tribunal proceedings on behalf of Respondents and Claimants.
  • • Familiar with employment data protection and privacy issues including Data Subject Access Requests.
  • • Ability to contribute to business development initiatives, such as through article writing and attendance at networking events.
  • • Experienced in giving advice on transactions both for buyer and seller and advising on all aspects of TUPE.
  • • Expertise in dealing with employment status issues including worker status and drafting contracts for services.
  • • Experienced on all aspects of grievances, performance issues and disciplinary matters.
  • • Experience of handling dismissals in the context of the financial services industry and an understanding of relevant regulatory issues (desirable but not a pre-requisite).
  • • Ability to present employment training to peers and clients alike.
  • • England and Wales qualified 6-7 PQE Associate level;
  • • Be confident to work autonomously and as part of a team;
  • • Willing to contribute to a busy and successful team with growth ambitions;
  • • Demonstrate excellent time management skills and have the ability to work to (often short) deadlines;
  • • Have the ability to develop effective working relationships at all levels;
  • • Be confident in both verbal and written communication with a diverse range of clients;
  • • Have a flexible approach and willing to go the extra mile;
  • • Have a pragmatic and results-oriented approach;
  • • Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • • Have a willingness to engage in business development activities to raise the profile of the team internally and externally; and
  • • Balance both team and independent working practice.

Responsibilities

  • Providing all aspects of advice to clients on employment documentation, policies, disciplinary and grievances, family friendly issues, redundancy processes and GDPR.
  • Running employment tribunal litigation including drafting Grounds of Resistance, Particulars of Claim, attending Preliminary Hearings and dealing with case management steps.
  • Carrying out due diligence on transactions and advising on “red flag” issues, drafting warranties and indemnities and advising on TUPE.
  • Advising Senior Executives on maximising their severance terms on exit.
  • Advising on all aspects of employment and partnership disputes (knowledge of High Court CPR is valued but not a pre-requisite).
  • Complying with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Associate in Employment?

The primary responsibilities include providing advice on employment documentation and policies, running employment tribunal litigation, conducting due diligence on transactions, advising senior executives on severance terms, and complying with legal and regulatory obligations.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The position requires a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 5-6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Employment law.

Is experience in the financial services industry necessary?

Experience in handling dismissals in the financial services industry is desirable but not a prerequisite.

Are there opportunities for business development in this role?

Yes, the role involves contributing to business development initiatives, including article writing and attendance at networking events.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include the ability to conduct employment tribunal proceedings, familiarity with employment data protection issues, and experience in providing advice on TUPE and employment status issues.

How does the firm support professional growth and development?

The firm encourages participation in business development activities and provides opportunities to present training to peers and clients, promoting personal impact and growth.

What is the working environment like at this firm?

The working environment is collaborative, where the Associate will be expected to work autonomously as well as part of a team, contributing to a busy and successful team with growth ambitions.

What is the contract duration for this position?

The position is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

What are the expected working hours for the Associate?

The expected working hours for the Associate are 35 hours per week.

Where is this position located?

The position is located in London.

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Mission & Purpose

Charles Russell Speechlys is a law firm headquartered in London with offices in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We have an unusually broad range of skills and experience across the full spectrum of business and personal needs. This gives us a wider perspective, clear insight and a strongly commercial long-term view. We use this approach to secure the growth of our clients as they move confidently into the future. It has made us a leader in the world of dynamic growth and family businesses, and among the world’s leading creators and owners of private wealth and their families. Major corporates and institutions find our more considered and personal approach a refreshing alternative to conventional business law firms.