Employment Associate

This award-winning West End firm has recently hired an employment partner from a Top 50 heavyweight law firm, and they're building their team! As such, this is a chance to work at a firm with one of the best names in the West End and also benefit from the exposure to the quality of work you would expect in a top City firm.

Therefore, this is an incredible opportunity for an Employment Associate 2-4 PQE to join in on this exciting journey!

The Firm

This firm has one of the most well-respected names across London. They are a multi-service practice punching well above their weight. They are ranked highly in the Legal 500, and in the last five years they have nearly doubled in size due to a dynamic team, strategic key hires, and an influx of work.

They have attracted many lawyers from top firms in London who are looking for a more collegiate, friendly culture where staff can make more of an impact and feel valued. You will also find there is much more in the way of staff flexibility and work-life balance than at larger city firms. They act for an array of companies, including names such as John Lewis, Arcadia, and Vodafone.

The firm is very entrepreneurial and is ahead of the curve; they have recently invested in artificial intelligence, using state-of-the-art software, allowing staff to save days of work. This firm is one of the only SME-sized law firms using it; big names have used it for several years.

It is this approach to innovation and strong leadership that gives them their edge.

The Role

This Legal 500 firm is looking for an Employment Associate 2-4 PQE to join at their office in the West End.

Having just hired an industry-leading partner from a Top 50 firm, this is a very unique opportunity to join at the early stage of growth meaning that you'll evolve with the team and benefit from clear progression prospects.

The work will involve a broad range of matters including:

• resolving issues relating to employee relations
• managing litigation disputes (often complex or with reputational repercussions) advising on post termination restraints and confidentiality
• providing transactional support and assisting with senior executive and team hires/exits.
• corporate restructuring, including advising on negotiations with employee representatives and trade unions.
• Supporting international clients on establishing UK operations, managing employee relations, global restructurings and establishing global advice helplines.

Their clients are diverse including start-ups, professional firms, financial institutions, hedge funds and private equity firms, charities and third sector employees, manufacturers and construction firms.

The team is professional, friendly, supportive, and led by a strong business generator.

With the growth within the department, you will have excellent prospects; you will work side by side with industry leaders, giving you a platform to rise to the top!

Requirements:

• You will be an Employment Associate (UK qualified) with 2-4 years of PQE.
• You will have good experience dealing with a broad employment caseload.
• You will have first-class interpersonal skills and the ability to build solid client relationships.
• Salary is highly competitive with excellent benefits and a generous bonus structure to boost your earnings.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Associate to join this dynamic Legal 500 firm in the West End of London at a very exciting time.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment a call for a confidential conversation.