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Senior Associate

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You should have 6-8 years of PQE in international employment law, strong analytical and communication skills, a commercial mindset, and a passion for teamwork and business development.
  • You will assist in global employee relocations, manage your own cases with supervision, and support junior colleagues while adapting to client needs.

Requirements

  • PQE: 6-8
  • The successful candidate should ideally have at least six to eight years’ post-qualification experience, preferably with the benefit of training and development in a highly ranked employment team.
  • Candidates should also have experience of working in international employment law, preferably within the global mobility space.
  • The candidate must have comprehensive employment law knowledge, a strong analytical ability, and a clear communication style (both spoken and written).
  • They must have a commercial approach to client service, enjoy and be comfortable doing business development and, above all, must be a team player.

Responsibilities

  • The Senior Associate’s workload will be exclusively employment work focused on global mobility.
  • Their work will involve assisting other Senior Associates, Managing Associates and Partners in supporting clients with the relocation of employees around the globe.
  • As well as supporting others, the Senior Associate will run their own matters under supervision.
  • They will be required to work with, and supervise, more junior associates and trainees / paralegals.
  • The role will develop in accordance with their own skills, aptitude, and preferences and according to the needs of clients.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Associate.

What is the required post-qualification experience (PQE) for this role?

The required PQE is 6-8 years.

Is this position permanent or temporary?

This position is permanent.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are full-time.

In which department will the Senior Associate work?

The Senior Associate will work in the Employment department.

Where is the location of this role?

The location is flexible, with options in Oxford, Cardiff, Manchester, and Leeds.

What is the primary focus or specialism of this role?

The primary focus of this role is Global Mobility.

Does the firm have a specific culture or ethos?

Yes, the firm has an ethos of bravery and kindness, guided by values of Integrity, Clarity, Unity, and Excellence.

What type of clients does the Employment department serve?

The Employment department serves UK and multinational clients of all sizes.

What kind of work will the Senior Associate be doing?

The Senior Associate will focus exclusively on employment work related to global mobility, assisting clients with the relocation of employees around the globe.

Will the Senior Associate be supervising other staff?

Yes, the Senior Associate will supervise more junior associates and trainees/paralegals.

Is experience in international employment law required?

Yes, experience in international employment law, particularly within the global mobility space, is preferred.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Comprehensive employment law knowledge, strong analytical ability, clear communication skills, a commercial approach to client service, and a team-oriented mentality are necessary.

Does the firm embrace diversity and inclusion?

Yes, the firm prides itself on its diversity and commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.

Is flexible working a possibility for this role?

Yes, the firm is open to discussing flexible working patterns and office locations.

International law firm working with leading businesses to protect & enhance their ideas, their people, and their future.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are a law firm that works with leading businesses helping them to protect and enhance their most important assets – their people, their ideas, and their future. We call it ‘Ideas. People. Possibilities’. Our clients and our people are at the heart of our business, united by a passion for creativity, technology and innovation, and our ethos of Bravery and Kindness. We offer highly ranked, market-leading practice areas and a deep cross-firm market expertise in our chosen sectors. This means we can help our clients by combining first-class commercial thinking with innovative but pragmatic solutions and advice, both in the UK and internationally.