Junior-Mid-Level Employment Associate, Paris

Promising Employment Associate Opportunity with growing international Law Firm
Located in the heart of the city of Paris, an opportunity has arisen to join and support the employment law department of this international law firm. Employment associates between1-6 years of experience are invited to join this firm on its continued growth journey!

About the Firm:
The firm in question begun its operations in Paris in 2019 as part of its wider international growth. It is a well-known firm which emanated from the United Kingdom where it is very well positioned and regarded by all of the top legal publications. It has a credible full-service offering presently and caters to spheres of legal influence predominantly in their specialist fields spanning cross border disputes and transactions, real estate and commercial services (specifically Finance, M&A and Private Equity, Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration and White Collar Crime, Real Estate, Construction, Commercial Contracts, Data Protection and Employment).

The Employment law team regularly advises French and foreign groups in the context of their individual and collective labour relations and negotiations, including the setting up and implementation of redundancy plans, assistance on collective agreements negotiations, as well as individual, collective or serial litigation before French courts.

The atmosphere of the firm is both collegiate and professional, and everyone who joins appear very keen to be a part of the growth plans this firm has in mind. In line with the growth of the firm itself, this is an excellent time to join as an associate to progress through the ranks in time, thus growing your career further.

The Opportunity:
The firm need to hire an associate for their employment team, which is currently comprised of 2 partners, 1 counsel and several associates. The hire is motivated both by previously mentioned growth ambitions and an increasing case load for the team.

You will:

• Deal with all matters of employment law as guided by more senior colleagues where necessary;
• Provide advice on individual matters, from hiring to termination, including litigation and negotiated departures, as well as assisting in mediations (discrimination and harassment).
• Provide advice collective matters such as relationships with employee representatives, the organisation of elections, information-consultation procedures, and collective agreements; and
• Deal with any other employment matters as they arise.

The Candidate:

You will be a qualified Employment Associate with between 1-6 years of relevant employment experience; keen to grow your own career whilst playing a key role in the overall growth strategy of the team and the firm.

Alongside a cohesive, yet entrepreneurial spirit, this firm offers great career progression and competitive remuneration for all of its lawyers.

If you are interested in being considered for this role, please do get in touch.