AJ Chambers are working with a unique and dynamic law firm who are seeking an experienced Employment Senior Associate to join their employment team.
Key Responsibilities
* Complex disciplinary and grievance matters
* Advise on all employer client matters within employment law
* 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
* Advising on employee incentive arrangements and share schemes
* Manage Tribunal litigation from pre-claim strategy through to final hearing where required
* Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees
Key Requirements:
* Qualified Solicitor with 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
* Helping Hand Fund
* Perkbox
* Season ticket loans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Charitable Giving Scheme
Please contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more!