Employment Associate (2-4 PQE)

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP in Cheltenham is seeking an Employment lawyer to advise clients on various employment law matters. The role involves providing legal advice, running tribunal litigation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years PQE and possess strong drafting skills.

This position offers an opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and be involved in varied and high-quality work across different sectors. Candidates should be confident and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a busy team.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE in employment law.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employment documentation.
• Run employment tribunal litigation.
• Conduct due diligence on transactions.
• Advise on senior executive severance.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Ability to conduct employment tribunal proceedings

Familiarity with data protection issues

Experience in business development

Expertise in TUPE

Handling grievances and performance issues

Presentation skills

Education

Qualified in England and Wales (or equivalent)

Job description

The Cheltenham Employment team at Charles Russell Speechlys advises a broad range of clients, including businesses, senior executives and entrepreneurs, across the UK and internationally. The work mix is varied and high quality, covering day-to-day strategic HR advisory work, Employment Tribunal litigation, complex exits, restrictive covenant and confidentiality issues, workplace investigations, TUPE and transactional support. The team works closely with colleagues across the Firm, including Corporate, Real Estate, Private Client, Immigration and Dispute Resolution, providing an excellent opportunity to be involved in cross-practice, commercially focused employment work for an international law firm that has a diverse and sophisticated client base.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Providing all aspects of advice to clients on employment documentation, policies, disciplinary and grievances, family friendly issues, redundancy processes and GDPR.
• Running employment tribunal litigation including drafting Grounds of Resistance, Particulars of Claim, attending Preliminary Hearings and dealing with case management steps.
• Carrying out due diligence on transactions and advising on “red flag” issues, drafting warranties and indemnities and advising on TUPE.
• Advising Senior Executives on maximising their severance terms on exit.
• Advising on all aspects of employment and partnership disputes (knowledge of High Court CPR is valued but not a pre-requisite).
• Complying with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.

Skills and Experience

• Strong drafting skills both in respect of non-contentious and contentious work.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct of employment tribunal proceedings on behalf of Respondents and Claimants.
• Familiar with employment data protection and privacy issues including Data Subject Access Requests.
• Ability to contribute to business development initiatives, such as through article writing and attendance at networking events.
• Experienced in giving advice on transactions both for buyer and seller and advising on all aspects of TUPE.
• Expertise in dealing with employment status issues including worker status and drafting contracts for services.
• Experienced on all aspects of grievances, performance issues and disciplinary matters.
• Experience of handling dismissals in the context of the financial services industry and an understanding of relevant regulatory issues (desirable but not a pre-requisite).
• Ability to present employment training to peers and clients alike.

Person Specification

• England and Wales qualified (or equivalent) with 2-4 years’ PQE.
• Be confident to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Willing to contribute to a busy and successful team with growth ambitions.
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills and have the ability to work to (often short) deadlines.
• Have the ability to develop effective working relationships at all levels.
• Be confident in both verbal and written communication with a diverse range of clients.
• Have a flexible approach and willing to go the extra mile.
• Have a pragmatic and results-oriented approach.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have a willingness to engage in business development activities to raise the profile of the team internally and externally; and
• Balance both team and independent working practice.

Working together Integrity and respect

Inclusive Personal impact and growth

Driving high standards Commercial mindset

Client - centric Responsible Business

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