Employment Associate (2-4 PQE)

• Annual Salary: Competitive
• Location: Cheltenham
• Job Type: Full-time

Join the dynamic Employment team at our clients firm, where you will advise a diverse range of clients including businesses, senior executives, and entrepreneurs, both in the UK and internationally. This role offers a varied and high-quality workload, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth within an international law firm known for its sophisticated client base.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide comprehensive advice on employment documentation, policies, disciplinary and grievances, family-friendly issues, redundancy processes, and GDPR.
• Handle employment tribunal litigation, including drafting Grounds of Resistance and Particulars of Claim, attending Preliminary Hearings, and managing case steps.
• Conduct due diligence on transactions, advising on "red flag" issues, drafting warranties and indemnities, and advising on TUPE.
• Advise senior executives on maximising severance terms upon exit.
• Address all aspects of employment and partnership disputes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong drafting skills for both non-contentious and contentious work.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting employment tribunal proceedings for both respondents and claimants.
• Familiarity with employment data protection and privacy issues, including Data Subject Access Requests.
• Ability to contribute to business development initiatives, such as article writing and networking event participation.
• Experienced in advising on transactions from both buyer and seller perspectives, and in all aspects of TUPE.
• Expertise in dealing with employment status issues, including worker status and drafting contracts for services.
• Experience in managing grievances, performance issues, and disciplinary matters.
• Understanding of dismissals in the financial services industry and relevant regulatory issues is desirable.
• Ability to present employment training to peers and clients.
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent) with 2-4 years’ PQE.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a leading international law firm.
• Involvement in cross-practice, commercially focused employment work.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

To apply for the Employment Associate position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.