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Lewis Silkin

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You should be 4-6 years qualified, preferably with a post-graduate Diploma in Employment Law, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and have a commercial focus and teamwork spirit.
  • You will assist Managing Associates, run your own employment matters, engage with clients, and maintain know-how and precedents for the Irish team.

Requirements

  • The successful candidate should ideally be between 4 - 6 years' qualified, and have gained the benefit of training and development in a well-respected employment team. A post-graduate Diploma in Employment Law is also a preferred requirement.
  • The candidate must have good employment law knowledge, good research skills, 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.
  • The Senior Associate will mainly be assisting Managing Associates and Partners with their matters, as well as running their own matters under supervision and with assistance from more junior members of the team.
  • The caseload will consist of a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work and the Senior Associate will have direct contact with a variety of clients.
  • The role will develop in accordance with the Senior Associate’s own skills, aptitude and preferences and according to the needs of clients and the Employment team.
  • The Senior Associate’s role will include responsibility for maintaining know-how and precedents across the Irish team.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Associate.

What is the required PQE for this role?

The required PQE is 4-6 years.

What type of employment contract is offered for this position?

The contract offered 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 the job?

The location of the job is Dublin.

What is the primary focus of Lewis Silkin as a firm?

Lewis Silkin focuses on protecting and enhancing businesses' most important assets - their ideas, their people, and their future.

Will the Senior Associate handle contentious and non-contentious matters?

Yes, the Senior Associate will handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work.

Who will the Senior Associate report to?

The Senior Associate will report to Síobhra Rush, Partner.

What kind of training program does the Employment team offer?

The Employment team's training program includes seminars and workshops from external speakers and internal experts.

Is a post-graduate Diploma in Employment Law preferred for candidates?

Yes, a post-graduate Diploma in Employment Law is a preferred requirement for candidates.

What qualities are essential for a successful candidate?

A successful candidate should have good employment law knowledge, research skills, analytical ability, clear communication style, a commercial approach to client service, and should be a team player.

Does the firm support flexible working patterns?

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

What is the firm's approach to diversity and inclusion?

The firm recognizes that an inclusive workplace fosters a variety of ideas, perspectives, and skills, and is proud of its diverse culture that allows people to be themselves at work.

How does Lewis Silkin support career development for their Associates?

Associates are allocated a Career Development Partner (CDP) who will guide them in their long-term career aspirations and progression, with a strong track record for developing opportunities for Partnership.

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Lewis Silkin

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.