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Employment Associate – Mid Level

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Clifford Chance

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be a qualified Employment Lawyer with post-qualification experience, ideally in transactional, advisory, and litigation, with strong UK employment law knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • You will handle employment litigation, contracts, executive appointments, and legislation, along with managing disputes, downsizing, and regulatory issues.

Requirements

  • We are currently seeking an outstanding mid level Employment Lawyer with extensive relevant post qualification experience to join our highly regarded London team.
  • You will have worked at one of the recognised employment practices in the City or in a leading national firm specialising in employment law.
  • You will ideally have exposure to transactional, advisory and litigation; including relevant financial services regulation (such as remuneration code and senior manager and certification regime).
  • England and Wales (E&W) qualified lawyer or equivalent with demonstrable UK employment law working knowledge.
  • Excellent Academics.
  • can demonstrate a keen interest and enthusiasm to learn about our clients' business;
  • can work in teams, sharing knowledge and motivating and coaching their juniors and contributing to overall success;
  • are empathetic, responsive and reliable;
  • are commercial and innovative in the solutions they deliver to clients;
  • are good at fostering relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

  • employment litigation, mediation and dispute resolution.
  • employment contracts and policies.
  • appointment and severance of senior executives.
  • outsourcing of services.
  • discrimination and equal opportunities.
  • new and proposed employment legislation.
  • downsizing and dismissals.
  • team moves and protecting confidentiality.
  • employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions, TUPE.
  • collective disputes and industrial action.
  • works councils and trade unions.
  • The PRA/FCA Remuneration Code and related issues.
  • Employee/regulatory investigations.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Employment Associate role?

The main focus of the Employment Associate role is to provide strategic, decisive advice on a range of employment issues, including litigation, advisory matters, and corporate transactions.

What type of issues will I be advising on in this role?

You will be advising on employment litigation, dispute resolution, employment contracts, executive appointments and severance, discrimination issues, and the employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions, among others.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have extensive relevant post-qualification experience, ideally from recognized employment practices in the City or leading national firms, along with a qualification as an England and Wales (E&W) lawyer or equivalent.

How is the employment team structured?

You will be joining a team of 3 partners and 11 other employment lawyers, benefiting from an international network with over 80 employment lawyers.

What opportunities for professional development are offered?

The firm provides formal training, informal coaching and mentoring, skills-based and technical training, and on-the-job learning to support skill development and career progression.

What can I expect in terms of workplace culture?

The workplace culture is described as supportive, collegiate, and driven, with a focus on collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to professional growth.

What approach does the firm take towards client service?

The firm emphasizes a strong "Client Focus," aiming to understand, anticipate, and fulfill each client's unique needs, while providing innovative and commercial solutions.

Is prior experience in financial services regulation important for this role?

Yes, candidates should ideally have exposure to relevant financial services regulation, such as the remuneration code and senior manager and certification regime.

Are there any specific benefits associated with this position?

Yes, the firm offers a broad range of benefits that support various aspects of personal and professional life, including financial, wellbeing, lifestyle, and family-friendly benefits.

What commitment does the firm have towards equal opportunities?

The firm is committed to treating all employees and applicants equally, fostering an inclusive culture and various employee networks to advocate for change and support diverse experiences.

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Clifford Chance

We are one of the world's pre-eminent law firms, with significant depth and range of resources across five continents.

Law
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1987
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are one of the world's largest law firms with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, collegiate and team based way of working. We always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not for profit organisations. We provide them with the highest quality advice and legal insight, which combines the Firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise. Many of the world's leading organisations look to Clifford Chance not just for legal expertise but for advice on business critical issues.