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Our client, a notable international law firm in London, is looking to hire an experienced Employment Lawyer at the Senior Associate/Counsel level for a 12 month assignment. The role is due to start ASAP and has arisen due to a high volume of work. The firm operates on a hybrid working basis, with Lawyers expected to be in the London office 3 days per week.
The employment team is ranked within the legal directories and is known for advising clients within the TMT, banking and financial services, and energy sectors across a full range of non-contentious, advisory, contentious and corporate support matters. Their clients range from public and private sector employers, small companies through to multinational groups. The team also advises C-suite and senior executives on a variety of complex matters. Notably, they are also adept in handling matters involving multiple jurisdictions.
The successful individual can expect to work across a varied caseload, working closely with Partners. It will be expected that the successful Lawyer will be comfortable in taking a lead role on client matters, whilst support will be available across the team. It is anticipated that the caseload will be a relatively even split between contentious and non-contentious/advisory work, with a small percentage being assigned to corporate support matters.
It is likely that the successful individual will:
- Be a qualified Lawyer in England & Wales
- Possess upwards of 6 years' PQE in handling a full range of employment law matters
- Have gained experience from another leading international firm, or ranked employment team within the City
- Be able to work autonomously, as well as part of a team
- Be able to demonstrate exceptional skills relating to client care
- Have a keen eye for detail
- Possess excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
- Have the ability to start a new role at short notice
This is a superb opportunity for the successful individual to further their Employment Law career within the ranked team of a notable international law firm in London.
Please apply with your CV to in confidence.
Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
