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Employment Senior Associate

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, London, City of London
Salary
£125000 - £150000 per annum
Closing date
5 Aug 2019
Reference
BBBH14881

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

Job Details

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Employment Associate looking for a Step into Legal Director or a Legal Director looking to make a lateral move with realistic progression opportunities. You will be part of a Top 20 UK practice working on the most complex and high-profile matters.

You will be part of a leading Employment Group, working within an integral part of the firm's larger growth plans. You will work on both domestic and international matters with the largest and hi-tech companies.

The Firm

This Top 20 UK International firm and Global 100 firm 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.

With multiple accolades to its name, this firm has housed the most reputable leading individuals. Never far from high profile and complex work this firm are often praised not only for the legal problems they solve but the commercial challenges and new opportunities they present to their network.

The firm has significant international credentials in global energy, infrastructure, financial services, advanced manufacturing, and technology. Working largely with Fortune 500, FTSE 100 and many other large international companies. This firm has also been recognised as a leading employer of the year.

The Role

This Top 20 UK firm are looking to for an Employment Senior Associate (7 years PQE+) to join the team in their Flagship City of London office.

You will be dealing with strategic employment law advice, cross-border issues, restructuring and redundancy, complex grievances at a senior level including discrimination, whistleblowing and Partnership disputes. The position will also involve high value and high court litigations.

You will also have the opportunity to help deliver solutions in M&A and outsourcing space, in order to further you experience. You will be part of the wider managerial team, managing client relationships and supervising junior colleagues. You will be part of a highly ranked Legal 500 department, working alongside leading individuals within the Employment field.

Promotion will be an opportunity to the right candidate that matches the Groups growth ambitions.

Requirements:

  • You will be an Employment Solicitor with over 7+ years of experience (There is no upper limit for this position)
  • You will have experience within a respectable large practice
  • Experience of client management and practice development would be an advantage
  • Client facing experience
  • Must have an eye for details, spotting opportunities and able to suggest improvements proactively.
  • A competitive package is on offer, along with realistic career progression, working for a fantastic firm in the heart of the City

Apply now for this exceptional opportunity for a Senior Employment Associate to work within a market leading Top 20 law practice in the UK, in their City of London office. Alternatively please contact Joseph@JMC-Legal.com for a confidential conversation.

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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