Employment Law Associate: Advisory, Tribunals & TUPE

Charles Russell Speechlys; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Russell Speechlys in Cheltenham seeks an experienced employment lawyer to join its Employment team. You will advise a diverse client base on day-to-day HR issues, litigation, exits, TUPE and investigations, with high-quality, cross-practice work for an international law firm.

The role offers exposure to senior executives and entrepreneurs, opportunities for business development, and a supportive, collaborative environment within a leading firm.

Qualifications

• Strong drafting for non-contentious and contentious work.
• Experience handling employment tribunal proceedings for respondents and claimants.
• Knowledge of data protection and privacy issues (DSARs).
• Ability to contribute to business development through articles and networking.
• Experience advising on TUPE in transactions.
• Expertise in employment status issues and drafting service contracts.
• Experience handling grievances, performance issues and discipline.
• Ability to present employment training to peers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employment documentation, policies, disciplinary and grievance processes, and GDPR.
• Run employment tribunal litigation including drafting Grounds of Resistance, Particulars of Claim, hearings and case management steps.
• Carry out due diligence on transactions, advise on red flags, warranties and TUPE.
• Advise senior Executives on maximizing severance terms on exit.
• Advise on all aspects of employment and partnership disputes; CPR knowledge valued but not required.
• Comply with SRA Standards and Regulations and Principles.

Skills

Drafting skills

Tribunal experience

Data protection

Business development

TUPE knowledge

Contract drafting

Employment disputes

Grievances discipline

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

Charles Russell Speechlys in Cheltenham seeks an experienced employment lawyer to join its Employment team. You will advise a diverse client base on day-to-day HR issues, litigation, exits, TUPE and investigations, with high-quality, cross-practice work for an international law firm.

The role offers exposure to senior executives and entrepreneurs, opportunities for business development, and a supportive, collaborative environment within a leading firm.