Employment Associate 2-4 PQE
2 days ago
Cheltenham
Are you an Employment Associate with 2-4 years’ PQE looking to take your career to the next level? Join a thriving, collaborative team in Cheltenham, where you’ll work on high-quality and varied employment law matters for a diverse range of clients across the UK and internationally. This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your experience, gain exposure to cross-practice work, and develop your commercial and technical expertise within a large, reputable law firm. What's in it for you?\n\n • Work alongside experts across multiple practice areas, including Corporate, Real Estate, Private Client, Immigration and Dispute Resolution.\n, • Enjoy hybrid working arrangements for flexibility and work-life balance.\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Large reputable firm offering quality work and a supportive and inclusive working environment.\n, • Receive 1:1 coaching to support your professional development and help you reach your full potential.\nThe Role\n Your day-to-day work will encompass strategic HR advisory matters, Employment Tribunal litigation, and complex exits. You’ll also advise on restrictive covenants, confidentiality issues, workplace investigations, TUPE and transactional support. Expect to work closely with colleagues across the firm, delivering cross-practice, commercially focused employment solutions to an international client base. \n\n • Advise clients on employment documentation, policies, disciplinary processes, grievances, family friendly issues, redundancy, and GDPR.\n, • Manage employment tribunal litigation, from drafting pleadings to attending hearings and case management.\n, • Conduct due diligence on transactions, flagging and advising on key employment issues.\n, • Draft warranties and indemnities and advise on TUPE.\n, • Support senior executives in maximising severance terms on their exit.\n, • Advise on employment and partnership disputes, and comply with legal and regulatory obligations.\nWhat we're looking for:\n\n, • Strong drafting skills for both contentious and non-contentious work.\n, • Experience conducting employment tribunal proceedings for both Respondents and Claimants.\n, • Familiarity with employment data protection and privacy matters, including handling Data Subject Access Requests.\n, • Ability to advise on transactions for both buyers and sellers, and all aspects of TUPE.\n, • Expertise in employment status issues and contract drafting for services.\n, • Experience with grievances, performance and disciplinary matters.\n, • Understanding of dismissals in the financial services sector and relevant regulatory issues (desirable).\n, • Effective presentation skills for employment training to peers and clients.\n, • Business development skills, including article writing and attending networking events.\nPerson Specification\n\n, • Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent), with 2-4 years’ PQE.\n, • Confident working autonomously and as part of a team.\n, • Proactive and ready to contribute to a successful, growing team.\n, • Excellent time management and ability to meet short deadlines.\n, • Skilled at developing effective relationships across all levels.\n, • Strong verbal and written communication skills.\n, • Flexible and willing to go the extra mile.\n, • Pragmatic and results-oriented approach.\n, • Committed to business development and raising team profile.\n, • Capable of balancing independent and team-based working practice.\nCompetencies\n\n, • Working together\n, • Integrity and respect\n, • Inclusive\n, • Personal impact and growth\n, • Driving high standards\n, • Commercial mindset\n, • Client-centric approach\n, • Responsible business\nWhat's on Offer?\n This is a permanent position, based in Cheltenham, with hybrid working options and a competitive package: \n\n • Private medical insurance\n, • Dental insurance\n, • Wellness initiatives\n, • Access to corporate gym membership rates\n, • 25 days holiday and long service accrual\n, • Holiday purchase scheme\n, • Bonus Scheme\n\n If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to progress your career in employment law, please contact Anna Honey at CKB Recruitment for an exploratory chat, or submit an application and I'll be in touch.