Employment – Associate (1-3 PQE)

Charles Russell Speechlys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Russell Speechlys is seeking an Employment Associate with 2 to 8 years PQE to join its Employment team in Cheltenham, England. The role involves advising on strategic HR matters, Employment Tribunal litigation, and complex exits for a diverse client base including businesses and senior executives.

You will handle drafting of employment documentation, TUPE issues, and data protection/privacy matters while ensuring full compliance with SRA standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent).
• 2–8 years PQE in employment law.
• Experience conducting Employment Tribunal proceedings for Claimants and Respondents.
• Familiarity with TUPE, transaction due diligence, worker status issues, and data protection/privacy.
• Full compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advice on employment documentation, policies, disciplinary/grievance procedures, redundancy processes, and GDPR.
• Manage Employment Tribunal litigation, draft pleadings, attend hearings and manage case progression.
• Perform due diligence on transactional matters, draft warranties/indemnities, advise on TUPE.
• Advise senior executives on exit packages and severance terms.
• Participate in BD and client training initiatives.

Skills

Employment Tribunal litigation

Drafting employment documents &pol

TUPE & due diligence

Data protection/privacy

Regulatory compliance (SRA)

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

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Employment Associate (2-8 PQE)

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England and Wales qualified (or equivalent) with 2-8 years' Post-Qualification Experience (PQE). Strong drafting skills, experience in Employment Tribunal litigation, TUPE advisory, transaction due diligence, and compliance with SRA standards.

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Contextual Overview

Charles Russell Speechlys is seeking an Employment Associate with 2 to 8 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) to join its Employment team in Cheltenham, England. The role involves advising a diverse international and domestic client base—including businesses, senior executives, and entrepreneurs - on strategic HR advisory matters, Employment Tribunal litigation, complex exits, restrictive covenants, workplace investigations, TUPE, and transactional support across practice areas.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent).
• Experience: 2 to 8 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in employment law.
• Contentious & Non-Contentious Skills: Demonstrated experience conducting Employment Tribunal proceedings for Claimants and Respondents, as well as drafting employment documentation and policies.
• Transactional & Compliance Expertise: Familiarity with TUPE, transaction due diligence, worker status issues, and employment data protection/privacy (including Data Subject Access Requests).
• Regulatory Adherence: Full compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Providing comprehensive legal advice on employment documentation, policies, disciplinary/grievance procedures, redundancy processes, and GDPR.
• Managing Employment Tribunal litigation, including drafting pleadings (Grounds of Resistance, Particulars of Claim), attending Preliminary Hearings, and handling case management.
• Executing due diligence on transactional corporate matters, identifying red flag issues, drafting warranties and indemnities, and advising on TUPE.
• Advising senior executives on exit packages and severance terms.
• Handling employment and partnership disputes, and participating in business development and client training initiatives.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Compensation: Not specified
• Employment Type: Full-time

Application Procedure & Required Documents

• Applicants should prepare an updated CV detailing relevant employment law experience (contentious and non-contentious) and proof of professional qualification.