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Walker Morris LLP

Sep 13

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You should have at least 5 years PQE and be eager to progress in a full-service firm, with flexibility for part-time hours welcomed.
  • You will handle complex employment, HR, and immigration matters, advise major clients, and contribute to diversity initiatives while gaining management experience in a supportive team.

Requirements

  • - Ideally, you'll be at least 5 years PQE and looking to progress your career in a leading full-service firm based outside of London where the decisions about your future are made by those you see and work with – day in, day out.
  • - We welcome applications from those looking for flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours.

Responsibilities

  • - Do you want to be part of a team that gives you independence and empowers you to make decisions?
  • - You'll join a genuinely friendly and supportive team, you'll be encouraged to develop your career at Walker Morris, and you'll gain valuable management experience.
  • - The team are Tier 1 ranked in both Chambers and Legal 500 and will provide you access to quality work for both national and international clients. You'll be exposed to a variety of work including complex employment, HR and business immigration matters for private and listed companies operating in a broad range of sectors, including manufacturing, food and drink, technology, sport, retail, healthcare and education. For example, the team has recently been involved in:
  • - Advising Hovis on diversity initiatives, recruitment, and disputes, including industrial action and union negotiation.
  • - Advising British Steel on a significant strike which affected their operations and the impact on the workforce following the proposed closure of a blast furnace.
  • - Advising Watford FC on the appointment of head coach, Slaven Bilić, successfully obtaining an FA governing body endorsement for him.
  • - We act for a variety of national and international clients, including:
  • - Starbucks
  • - Lucozade Ribena Suntory
  • - Burnley Football Club
  • - Hallmark Cards Plc
  • - Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • - Click here to find out more about the Employment team at Walker Morris.
  • - Ideally, you'll be at least 5 years PQE and looking to progress your career in a leading full-service firm based outside of London where the decisions about your future are made by those you see and work with – day in, day out.
  • - Our Award-Winning Sustainable Careers initiative encourages you to develop your career within the Firm.
  • - We welcome applications from those looking for flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours.

FAQs

What is the minimum PQE required for this position?

Ideally, candidates should have at least 5 years PQE.

What types of clients will I be working with?

You will have the opportunity to work with national and international clients, including well-known companies such as Starbucks, Lucozade Ribena Suntory, and Burnley Football Club.

Is there an opportunity for career progression in this role?

Yes, Walker Morris encourages career development and offers the support needed to progress within the firm.

What benefits does Walker Morris provide for work-life balance?

Walker Morris offers hybrid working options, a minimum of 25 days annual leave (which increases with length of service), and a paid sabbatical scheme.

Are there opportunities for bonuses?

Yes, there is an annual bonus scheme that recognizes outstanding contributions, with the opportunity to earn up to 35% bonus.

What is the pension contribution provided by Walker Morris?

Walker Morris auto-enrolls eligible colleagues into a workplace pension and contributes a minimum of 5% of annual salary.

Does Walker Morris encourage applications from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, Walker Morris is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including Disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, LGBTQ+, and non-binary candidates.

Can I work part-time in this role?

Yes, Walker Morris welcomes applications from those looking for flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours.

What management experience will I gain in this position?

You will gain valuable management experience as part of the friendly and supportive team at Walker Morris.

What sectors will I be exposed to in my work?

You will work across various sectors, including manufacturing, food and drink, technology, sport, retail, healthcare, and education.

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Walker Morris LLP

A diverse collection of talented lawyers & professionals providing tailored strategic advice to clients around the world

Law
Industry
201-500
Employees

Mission & Purpose

A distinctive & independent top 100 UK law firm. Valued by its clients for consistently delivering excellent results for them. To achieve this we offer clients a single site, full service commercial law firm focused on providing a wide range of clients, nationally and internationally, with partner led high quality advice. The single site, national centre of excellence in Leeds that we have built offers significant advantages in terms of developing a strong team based culture within the Firm, with the inherent value and cost effectiveness that a Leeds base brings. We are committed to supporting our clients with the best possible English law advice and to working with our trusted global network of leading independent law firms to ensure our clients’ international legal requirements and goals are met. We can offer the strength and depth of a major law firm and nationally recognised experts covering all key practice areas relevant to our clients’ businesses, including cross-border acquisitions, international arbitrations and supporting our clients’ international trade and projects.