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Senior Employment Lawyer

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
Salary
£70000 - £110000 per annum
Closing date
1 Jul 2019
Reference
BBBH13904

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Practice area
Employment
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+, Partner
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details


Are you an established Senior Associate with a growing Employment practice but possibly stuck at your current firm with no options for further progression? Or perhaps you are already in a senior role looking to make a move? We have a fantastic role with a top International firm that offers a step up to Legal Director with very clear routes to Partnership in the future.
This is an opportunity to work on the very best national and International Employment work alongside Industry recognised Partners.
The Firm
International firm that has a long-standing reputation as being a market leader and being ahead of the curve regarding technology; they have systems which ensure they offer a first-class service to their client base. They now stand at over 1,500 lawyers operating from 23 locations throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The firm is well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions across a full range of legal disciplines.
The firm has significant international credentials in global energy, infrastructure, financial services, advanced manufacturing, and technology.


The Role


The successful hire will be joining a leading firm that's achieved more Tier 1 rankings in the Legal 500 than any other firm; the Employment and Reward practice is recognised as one of the most innovative and high profile, providing industry leading advice to multinational clients.
The Legal Director joining the team will be able to demonstrate experience of dealing with any/all of the following: strategic employment law advice, cross-border issues, restructuring and redundancy, complex grievances at a senior level including discrimination and whistle blowing complaints and senior executive/board room issues.


Any experience in or willingness to get involved in complex high value contentious matters would also be an advantage.


This leading team deal with cutting edge Employment work for a variety of blue-chip corporates and financial institutions. The work regularly involves an international dynamic, working closely with colleagues in the firm's international offices.


Requirements:

  • You will a Senior Associate/Legal Director with at least 7 years PQE
  • Must have outstanding experience in Employment legal work dealing with clients at the highest level
  • Must have an eye for details, spotting opportunities and able to suggest improvements proactively.
  • A strong technical knowledge is essential.
  • First-class communication skills and ability to work alongside colleagues
  • Excellent client facing skillset and eager to get involved in business development


A very competitive package is on offer, along with very realistic career progression, working in beautiful offices in the heart of Leeds

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment are a National legal recruitment agency with offices in London, Bristol and New York. Working with Top law firms, a refreshing approach.

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