Employment Lawyer - UK wide

Pinsent Masons

2mo ago

Job
Full-time
Junior, Mid & Senior Level
Legal
Glasgow

AI generated summary

You should have 2+ years in employment law, experience in strategic advice, complex tribunals, M&A, and High Court litigation, with strong commercial awareness and teamwork skills.
You will advise FTSE clients on employment law, engage in strategic projects, manage high-value litigation, and collaborate on M&A and outsourcing initiatives across UK offices.

Requirements

The successful candidates will have at least two years employment law experience in a commercial practice, having built up technical and market knowledge and with specific experience of dealing with strategic employment law advice, complex employment tribunal claims, cross-border issues, restructuring and redundancy, complex grievances at a senior level including discrimination and whistle blowing complaints and senior executive/board room issues.
The role may also involve high value and High Court litigation so experience in this area will be an advantage.
In addition, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to help our clients deliver solutions within the M&A and outsourcing space, so an appetite for this type of work would be beneficial.
The candidates will have a strong academic background and will be technically strong.
Equally important, candidates must be commercially aware and understand how a large international firm operates.
They will also be team players with excellent communication skills and a desire to help grow the team and be actively involved in multi-disciplinary cross-office initiatives.

Responsibilities

We are looking to expand our team and have a number of opportunities for Employment Associates with 2 to 7 years PQE, to join the Employment & Reward Group in our UK offices, including Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Manchester.
Our Employment & Reward Group is independently recognised as one of the best and most experienced teams in the country.
We act as trusted advisor to a number of leading FTSE blue chip organisations (both in the UK and internationally).
Our clients rely upon us to help them not only with technical legal issues but also to act as true business partners, understanding the challenges and opportunities within their respective sectors and businesses.
We regularly deal with cutting edge claims, projects and corporate transactions for a variety of blue chip corporates and financial institutions.
Our work regularly involves an international dynamic, working closely with colleagues in our international offices.
For example, we regularly advise clients on cross border information and consultation, benefit redesign exercises and global mobility.
Our team also regularly advise clients in relation to executive level employment law issues such as senior level recruitment and termination, executive compensation arrangements, bonus claims, team moves and enforcement of restrictive covenants.
The Employment & Reward Group are increasingly engaging with clients on strategic projects such as global change management exercises, reward philosophy projects and gender pay gap audits.
The Employment & Reward Team's strategy is to continue to grow so this is an excellent opportunity for Associate lawyers who are looking for a platform for future career progression.
The successful candidates will work with the wider team across the UK and be based in the most appropriate office for them.
The role may also involve high value and High Court litigation.
In addition, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to help our clients deliver solutions within the M&A and outsourcing space.
Candidates must be commercially aware and understand how a large international firm operates.
They will also be team players with excellent communication skills and a desire to help grow the team and be actively involved in multi-disciplinary cross-office initiatives.

FAQs

What is the required PQE for the Employment Lawyer position?

The required PQE is 2 to 7 years.

Where are the office locations for this role?

The office locations include Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, and Manchester.

What kind of clients does the Employment & Reward Group work with?

The group works with leading FTSE blue chip organisations, including both UK and international clients.

What type of work will the Employment Lawyer be involved in?

The Employment Lawyer will handle strategic employment law advice, complex employment tribunal claims, cross-border issues, restructuring, redundancy, grievances, and senior executive issues.

Are there opportunities for career progression within the team?

Yes, the Employment & Reward Team's strategy is to continue to grow, providing excellent opportunities for career progression.

What is the team composition of the Employment & Reward Group in the UK?

The UK team consists of over 60 employment lawyers across multiple offices.

What kind of training and development does the firm offer?

The firm offers a first-class training and career development program, regular 121s, career discussions, and biannual appraisals.

Is there experience required in High Court litigation?

While not mandatory, experience in High Court litigation is considered an advantage.

Does the firm value diversity and inclusion?

Yes, the firm is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Who can be contacted for further details about the role?

Interested candidates can contact Steffy Lam, the in-house Lateral Recruitment Advisor, via LinkedIn or at steffy.lam@pinsentmasons.com.

Pinsent Masons

Multinational law firm with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia

Law

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1796

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 27 locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors. Pinsent Masons looks at your business needs differently. This means we don't just apply lawyers to solve clients' problems; we deploy a wider range of professional disciplines, enabled by people, process and technology, to deliver a global professional service with law at its core.