FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Employment Associate / Senior Associate.
In which locations is the Employment Associate / Senior Associate position available?
The position is available in Southampton, Gatwick, or Brighton.
Who leads the Southern Employment team?
The Southern Employment team is led by Partner Sybille Steiner.
What types of clients does the Southern Employment team serve?
The team serves a wide range of clients, predominantly employers as well as some high net worth individuals, including UK and international businesses from small organisations, start-ups, SMEs to PLCs across various sectors such as retail, technology, education, aviation, hospitality, and sport.
What will be the focus of my role if I am hired?
Your role will focus on advising on a full range of employment issues, including employment tribunal claims, redundancy, capability and misconduct procedures, employment documentation, and the employment aspects of corporate transactions.
Is experience in the education sector required for this position?
Experience in the education sector is helpful but not essential.
What are the core values of the firm?
The core values of the firm include being pioneering with an imaginative outlook, approachable and caring, tenacious in the pursuit of objectives, efficient in service provision, and working with a foundation of integrity.
What benefits does the firm offer to employees?
Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, flexible pension schemes, two paid volunteering days annually, Westfield Health membership, and various well-being initiatives.
What is the firm's approach to work-life balance?
The firm has a Flexible by Choice programme that gives colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working, subject to role, team, and client requirements.
What is the onboarding process for successful applicants?
Successful applicants must complete the Irwin Mitchell Group's employment screening process, which includes checks for eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record, and financial checks, in compliance with Data Protection and other applicable laws.
Is the firm an equal opportunity employer?
Yes, Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.