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Employment Lawyer (NQ-2 PQE) - iGlobal Law

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) with a strong employment law background, commercial awareness, client relationship skills, and preferably fluent in a foreign language.
  • You will provide clear legal advice on international employment matters, serve as a client contact, and help promote the practice to clients.

Requirements

  • A background in a well-regarded Employment practice, ideally with prior experience advising clients on employment and labour law matters across the UK/EU/other relevant international legal jurisdictions
  • A demonstrable interest in international employment work
  • Be a qualified solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) in E&W or similar legal jurisdiction (Aus / NZ / SA / Canada / US qualified applications welcome)
  • A relevant legal qualification - law degree, or legal post-graduate qualification in a related field
  • Languages – although almost all iG work is conducted in English, fluency in a foreign language would be beneficial
  • Excellent academic history
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Strong communicator able to build relationships, internally and externally, at all levels
  • Strong client relationship and business development skills
  • Excellent organisational and file management skills
  • A high level of professionalism and integrity

Responsibilities

  • Delivering clear and high-quality legal and commercial advice on a range of international employment and labour law matters
  • Acting as a day-to-day contact for advising clients on ongoing or new matters
  • Contributing to the development of the practice by promoting iGlobal and our work, both to existing and potential clients

FAQs

What is the PQE requirement for this employment lawyer position?

The position is for an NQ-2 PQE Employment Lawyer.

Where is the position based?

The position is based in the iGlobal team within Wedlake Bell's London office.

What type of clients does iGlobal Law work with?

iGlobal Law works with global companies ranging in turnover from $100 million to $17 billion, headquartered in the US, EMEA, and APAC regions.

What areas of employment law will I be advising on?

You will advise on all aspects of the employment lifecycle, including multi-jurisdictional cross-border projects and specific matters related to single jurisdictions.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for professional development and career progression within the firm.

What languages are beneficial for this position?

While almost all work is conducted in English, fluency in a foreign language would be beneficial.

What benefits does well the company provide?

The company offers a competitive salary, 25 days of paid holiday, pension plan, life assurance, and access to medical and dental insurance, among other benefits.

Is experience in international employment law required?

A demonstrable interest in international employment work is required, along with a background in a well-regarded Employment practice.

What is the work culture like at Wedlake Bell?

The work culture is recognized for being supportive and inclusive, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.

Do I need to have prior experience in advising on employment law across multiple jurisdictions?

While prior experience is ideal, a strong interest in international employment law is also important for this role.

An Independent London Law Firm

Law
Industry
201-500
Employees
1780
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Wedlake Bell, we work together to provide our clients throughout the UK and internationally with a seamless legal service to satisfy all their objectives – whether it is business or personal. In short, our clients always come first. We offer our clients a package of linked services and are highly regarded for our recognised expertise and service capability which is second to none. Our approach is to be commercial, flexible and pragmatic and we aspire to always work with our clients as business partners.