Senior Associate in City of London

Senior Associate in City of London

City of London Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Balfour Lewis

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Advise on employment law, manage projects, and support clients with various employment issues.
  • Company: Join a top-tier employment team in a dynamic London office.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Opportunity to supervise junior lawyers and grow your career in a collaborative setting.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in employment law while working with diverse clients and projects.
  • Qualifications: 5-8 years of experience in employment law and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

We are recruiting for a Senior Employment Associate to join the London office of a top tier employment team. They advise across all areas of employment law and work will include:

  • General employment – day to day queries e.g. disciplinaries and grievances, contracts and policies, flexible working, maternity rights, discrimination and support on larger projects such as restructures and redundancies.
  • Transactional support – supporting on the employment aspects (including due diligence and TUPE) of M&A, divestments and outsourcings.
  • Global mobility – supporting employers with the relocation of employees for long term periods (covering employment, immigration and tax issues).
  • Reward - covering employment tax, cash plan and incentives, shares and options and other aspects of employee reward.
  • International employment support – coordinating and project managing advice from single country matters to global projects.

They are looking for someone with:

  • 5 to 8 years’ post-qualification experience in an Employment team.
  • Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills as well as strong attention to detail.
  • Comfortable with taking responsibility for work output, working autonomously and dealing directly with clients.
  • Experience supervising junior lawyers.
  • Experience of acting for employer clients on both general advisory and employment litigation work is preferred.

Please forward a copy of your up to date CV.

Senior Associate in City of London employer: Balfour Lewis

Join a prestigious employment law team in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a commitment to employee development, we offer extensive training opportunities and the chance to work on high-profile cases that make a real impact. Our London office provides a vibrant environment, fostering innovation and inclusivity, making it an excellent place for ambitious legal professionals to advance their careers.

Balfour Lewis

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Balfour Lewis Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Associate in City of London

Employment Law
Drafting Skills
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Client Management
Autonomy