Employment Associate: HR Advisory & Tribunal Practice

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP's Employment team advises a broad client base across the UK and internationally, handling day-to-day HR advisory work, tribunal litigation, exits, TUPE and investigations. The role offers a hybrid working pattern within a leading international law firm.

You will work autonomously and as part of a busy team, delivering high-quality employment advice, drafting, and client development, with opportunities to progress in a growing practice.

Qualifications

• England and Wales qualified with 1–3 years' PQE in employment law.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong drafting and advisory skills across contentious and non-contentious work.
• Experience in TUPE, discrimination and workplace investigations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of employment advisory work including policies, disciplinary and GDPR issues.
• Run employment tribunal litigation and manage case progress.
• Carry out due diligence on transactions and advise on TUPE.
• Advise on severance terms for senior executives on exit.
• Support business development and client marketing to grow the team's network.
• Draft complex documents with minimal instruction and use precedents.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Tribunal proceedings experience

GDPR / data protection knowledge

TUPE experience

Business development activity

Autonomous & team work

Education

England & Wales-qualified solicitor (1–3 PQE)

Job description

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP's Employment team advises a broad client base across the UK and internationally, handling day-to-day HR advisory work, tribunal litigation, exits, TUPE and investigations. The role offers a hybrid working pattern within a leading international law firm.

You will work autonomously and as part of a busy team, delivering high-quality employment advice, drafting, and client development, with opportunities to progress in a growing practice.