Our highly regarded Employment team is looking for a 4-6 PQE lawyer to join the team. The role is based in London, with hybrid working arrangements.
You will be an experienced Employment Lawyer with strong expertise in corporate employment matters, while being confident in advising across all areas of employment law. The role involves supporting employer clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters, as well as providing transactional and TUPE-related advice.
The successful candidate will have excellent academics or equivalent skills and will have gained experience from a top-quality commercial practice or equivalent. You will be a self-starter and able to lead matters and be willing to be involved in business development activities to benefit the team and wider firm, and to raise your own profile.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of the sustained development and fast growth of the team.
Knowledge, skills and experience
- England and Wales qualified.
- 4-6 years' PQE with strong experience in corporate employment law and advising employers across the full spectrum of employment matters.
- Experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment issues, including Employment Tribunal claims, disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies and restrictive covenants.
- Strong transactional experience, including TUPE, employee due diligence, SPAs, APAs, shareholder agreements, service agreements and settlement agreements.
- Experience managing Employment Tribunal from inception through to resolution. Experience in County and High Court litigation is desirable, but not a requirement.
- Commercially minded with strong drafting, client management and business development skills.
- Previous experience with City, corporate or boutique employment firms working on respondent and senior executive work.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commercial and client-focused approach.
Personal attributes
- Strong attention to detail and technical ability.
- Able to work to tight and demanding deadlines, managing and prioritising as appropriate, with strong organisational skills.
- Able to work within a busy team.
- Energetic, proactive and collaborative.
- Calm and efficient under pressure.
- Flexibility towards new technologies.Ability to interact with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
About us
“We’re a people business” and our people are at the core of what we do. Lawrence Stephens is an ambitious and growing law firm providing commercial solutions across a range of sectors. Servicing an impressive client base that includes big name Banks, international businesses and HNWIs. We are based five minutes away from Chancery Lane and Farringdon tube stations. The office environment is an open plan workspace that encourages learning and development and a sense of camaraderie. The drinks fridge is always full and there is always coffee brewing in the canteen.
We have a diverse team of over 30 Directors, around 100 Fee Earners and 30+ Business Services staff. Every team has a presence in the office, with the main areas including Banking and Real Estate Finance, Real Estate (Commercial and Residential), Corporate and Commercial, Employment and Private Wealth. Let’s not forget about our socials (Christmas party, sports day, quiz night, team building nights, sports teams, charity events and more.)!
Lawrence Stephens aims to ensure equality of opportunity. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.
Why work for us?
When you choose Lawrence Stephens, you will find that we provide a welcoming and inclusive environment, staffed by warm and friendly people.
We recruit the best and choose personable individuals who will appeal to our clients and to our colleagues. As a forward-thinking law firm, we provide legal services to a wide range of private and commercial clients, ranging from PLCs and private companies to individuals.
We pride ourselves on our innovation and commercial acumen as well as our legal expertise. We are dynamic in our client service aiming to provide bespoke solutions to our entrepreneurial clients.
We are big enough to attract genuinely interesting work that will allow you to stretch yourself. Working with inspirational people, keen to share their knowledge and who embody our values, you will develop lasting relationships around the firm. Working closely alongside our Directors, you will learn at an accelerated pace giving you the opportunity to fast track your career.
In joining a dynamic and distinguished full-service firm, you will benefit from high quality training across a range of specialist areas, whilst developing your personal and professional skills.
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Senior Associate in London employer: Lawrence Stephens
Lawrence Stephens is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture in the heart of London. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. The firm not only provides high-quality training but also fosters strong relationships through engaging social events, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding career path for its associates.
