Senior Associate

Greenberg Traurig LLP is now a global powerhouse with over 2,650 lawyers in 47 locations worldwide. Established in London in 2009, GT’s London office has expanded to become a full-service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 140 high-calibre lawyers. We provide tailored, partner-led strategic advice and efficient, cost-effective legal services to UK and international clients.

Our London team advises on a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border legal issues, including Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Civil Fraud & Business Disputes, Corporate/M&A, Data Protection & Privacy, Employment, Competition Law and Regulatory, Funds, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Private Equity, Real Estate, Regulatory, Restructuring & Insolvency, Tax, and White Collar Crime & Investigations. The Litigation practice group has grown rapidly and encompasses specialists in International Arbitration and White Collar Crime and Regulatory. Our client base is varied across sectors including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, energy, retail, real estate, financial, automotive, and communications. We are committed to building long-term client relationships and are recognised by leading directories. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work culture and can discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or on joining GT.

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious solicitor to join our growing Employment team in London. The successful candidate will manage a broad caseload of advisory, contentious and transactional matters, often with an international element, and will help to build out the practice. The role suits someone who is ambitious, commercially minded, able to take initiative and who enjoys business development. In return, we offer a collaborative, friendly and welcoming environment which is entrepreneurial, supportive and dynamic, together with a varied mix of interesting and challenging work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious, advisory and transactional matters (the practice is currently split fairly evenly across all three areas).
• Advise clients (mostly employers, as well as some senior executives) on contentious matters, often involving cross-border elements, including defending employment tribunal claims, litigating in the High Court, and pre-action correspondence and negotiations.
• Assist our transactional teams with the employment aspects of corporate deals.
• Work alongside our Regulatory colleagues on matters where there is a Regulatory / Employment law crossover.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing pragmatic and strategic advice.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and thought leadership within the team.
• Manage all client work allocated to them, ensuring that it is progressed in a timely fashion and that the client is kept apprised on progress and costs.
• Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and friendly manner.
• Respond promptly to clients (both internal and external), including out of standard office hours where needed.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills to meet the demands of clients, external stakeholders and the business.
• Supervise and assist in the professional development of more junior team members.
• Keep up to date with current legislation and changes within area of expertise.

Essential Experience, Skills and Personal Attributes

• Extensive experience working across a range of employment matters with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Strong client management skills and commercial acumen.
• Ability to understand complex legal principles and apply them accordingly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex fast-moving matters.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A commercial and pragmatic outlook.
• Flexible and hands-on attitude, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Excellent team player and strong interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to be a role model for the team.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage simultaneous workstreams to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team.
• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.

Desirable

• Experience with cross-border and international matters.
• Experience of High Court litigation.
• Active involvement in business development and networking.
• Demonstrate ability to confidently interact with clients and actively seek new business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister either in England and Wales or qualified overseas with experience in the London market.
• Undergraduate degree achieving a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent.