Senior Associate or Director-level lawyer - Labour & Employment

About the Role Technically excellent, innovative and client-focused on a global scale; that is how we describe our highly successful Labour & Employment (L&E) team. This is an exciting time to join us - you will have the opportunity to collaborate with teams from our extensive international platform, working on exciting cross-jurisdictional projects, as well as more locally-based matters. We're looking for a Senior Associate or Director-level lawyer with a proven track record in the contentious aspects of employment law to join us in any of our UK offices.

You will be joining a firm with a truly international platform, working on cross-jurisdictional matters as well as local matters, and providing advisory and advocacy services to a diverse range of clients. From day one, you will advise on a wide range of contentious employment law matters, delivering an exceptional service to our clients and contributing to our ambitious growth.

We are one of the largest and most globally focused practices in the world, with a culture that supports flexible working and development opportunities. What You'll Do

• Advise on a wide range of contentious employment law matters from day one, delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service.
• Handle complex employment litigation and related disputes across multiple jurisdictions as part of a global client team.
• Delegate to and manage the work of junior associates and trainees, while actively participating in business development and cross-selling between teams.
• Collaborate with international teams on cross-jurisdictional matters and contribute to the firm's ability to provide integrated solutions. What We're Looking For
• Qualified solicitor under the laws of England and Wales.
• Between 8 and 12 years' PQE.
• Self-motivated with the ability to deliver high-quality work.
• Excellent academics and a track record of handling a broad spectrum of complex employment litigation matters.
• Intellectual curiosity and enjoyment of resolving challenging legal issues.
• Experience delegating to and managing junior associates and trainees.
• Keen interest in business development, including cross-selling between teams. Compensation & Benefits
• Flexible working options to support personal life journeys; wellbeing and workplace culture programmes and development opportunities.
• Global platform with opportunities for cross-jurisdictional exposure and collaboration.