Senior Employment Associate — Hybrid (Reading)

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP in Reading is seeking a 5-8 year PQE Employment Associate to support partners across offices. The role involves contentious and non-contentious employment work, including education sector matters, TUPE, and whistleblowing, with a strong emphasis on business development.

The successful candidate will have admission to the solicitors' roll or Bar, a track record advising employers and senior executives, and will contribute to delivering high-quality commercial legal

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience (5+ PQE).
• Admitted to the roll of solicitors or a member of the bar, FILEX.
• Specialist knowledge of employment law.
• Business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Strong track record of employer advice and senior executive matters.
• Handle contentious and non-contentious employment matters including TUPE, whistleblowing.
• Undertake fee-earning work and provide profitable contribution to the Employment Team.
• Contribute to business development and the firm’s objectives.
• Maintain high quality commercial legal service with professional ethics.

Job description

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP in Reading is seeking a 5-8 year PQE Employment Associate to support partners across offices. The role involves contentious and non-contentious employment work, including education sector matters, TUPE, and whistleblowing, with a strong emphasis on business development.

The successful candidate will have admission to the solicitors' roll or Bar, a track record advising employers and senior executives, and will contribute to delivering high-quality commercial legal