Avocat jobs in France

Our client is a highly-regarded law firm with a diverse client base and a strong reputation for providing top-tier legal services across a wide range of sectors. With offices in key global cities, they can pride themselves on offering innovative legal solutions to our clients.

We are seeking an experienced Employment and Labour lawyer to join their dynamic team in PARIS.

Role Overview : As part of the Employment & Labour law team, you will work on a variety of complex, high-profile matters, advising leading multinational companies on all aspects of employment and labour law. The role will involve both contentious and non-contentious work, with a particular focus on cross-border employment issues, regulatory matters, corporate transactions, and employee relations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Advising clients on all aspects of employment law, including but not limited to, contracts, dismissals, employee benefits, discrimination, restructuring, and health and safety.
• Providing strategic advice on international labour law matters, including managing cross-border employment disputes and compliance.
• Supporting clients through complex negotiations, dispute resolutions, and litigation.
• Working on mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations from an employment law perspective, including due diligence and post-transaction integration.
• Drafting and reviewing employment policies, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Keeping clients informed of legal developments and providing training on key issues.
• Working closely with colleagues across different jurisdictions on multi-disciplinary matters.

Candidate Requirements :

• Qualified lawyer with 3-6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Employment and Labour law.
• Strong technical knowledge of French and European employment law.
• Experience with both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including cross-border employment issues.
• A track record of advising clients in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English and French / English.
• Strong academic background and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What They Offer :

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with leading clients on high-profile, challenging matters.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for career development, international exposure, and ongoing training.
• A dynamic, collaborative team atmosphere.