Full job descriptionAJ Chambers are working with a med-sized practice in Central London who are seeking a Senior Employment Associate to join their employment team.
Key Responsibilities
Advise predominantly employer clients across the full spectrum of employment law, including:
*Complex disciplinary and grievance matters
*Redundancy processes and reorganisations
*TUPE advice and business transfers
*Employment Tribunal claims (unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract)
*Senior executive exits and negotiated settlements
*Restrictive covenants and post-termination disputes
*Drafting and advising on employment contracts, service agreements and staff handbooks
*HR advisory support for retained clients
*Corporate support on employment aspects of M&A and restructurings
*Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees
*Play an active role in marketing, networking and business development
*Advising on employee incentive arrangements and share schemes (in conjunction with Corporate and Tax teams)
*Manage Tribunal litigation from pre-claim strategy through to final hearing where required
Key Requirements
*5+ year’s PQE in Employment law
*Strong experience advising employer clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters
*Proven ability to run Employment Tribunal litigation independently
*Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
*Commercially focused, solution-driven approach
*Confident in managing a significant caseload with minimal supervision
*Experience supporting corporate transactions from an employment perspective
*Enthusiasm for mentoring junior colleagues
Benefits
*Flexible hybrid working
*25 day’s holiday plus bank holidays
*Private healthcare
*Life insurance
*Contributory pension scheme
*Perkbox
*Season ticket loans
*Cycle to work scheme
*Charitable Giving Scheme