Employment Senior Associate

AJ Chambers are working with a growing top tier law firm in Central London who are seeking a Senior Employment Associate to join their employment team.

Key Responsibilities

Advise predominantly employer clients across the full spectrum of employment law, including:

• Complex disciplinary and grievance matters
• Redundancy processes and reorganisations
• TUPE advice and business transfers
• Employment Tribunal claims (unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract)
• Senior executive exits and negotiated settlements
• Restrictive covenants and post-termination disputes
• Drafting and advising on employment contracts, service agreements and staff handbooks
• HR advisory support for retained clients
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Identify cross-referral opportunities across the firm
• Play an active role in marketing, networking and business development
• Contribute strategically to the continued growth of the Employment team

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 5+ years’ PQE in Employment law
• Strong experience advising employer clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Proven ability to run Employment Tribunal litigation independently
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercially focused, solution-driven approach
• Enthusiasm for mentoring junior colleagues
• Clear ambition to progress towards partnership

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working
• Central London office location
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Perkbox
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Charitable Giving Scheme

Please Apply or contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more

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