Employment Senior Associate/Managing Associate - London
Employment Senior Associate/Managing Associate - London About the Freeths Employment Team Freeths is a top 50 UK law firm and its national Employment Team, led by Rena Magdani, comprises over 45 employment specialists across the country. Recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, the team is further supported by specialist pensions and immigration lawyers.
The team provide a specialist employment law and HR advisory service to a range of companies from PLCs to SMEs. This includes advice on disciplinary and grievance matters, conduct of employment tribunal proceedings, unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy, restructures and strategic advice to senior management teams and boards. We also advise senior executives and professionals in all aspects of the employment relationship.
We have established a reputation for providing timely responses and pragmatic, cost-effective solutions. The London Employment team is led by Kevin Poulter.
In addition to the above Kevin and the London team have specialist experience of advising on business acquisitions and disposals and works closely with the firm’s corporate department to guide businesses, individual shareholders and investors through TUPE and the employment aspects of transactions.
This includes providing due diligence support and commercial analysis to clients on business transactions, investments and opportunities, drafting and negotiating Service Agreements and Settlement Agreements for both corporate clients and senior individuals. The team works across all sectors, with particular expertise in financial services, hospitality, transport and professional services.
Freeths is widely recognised for our inclusive attitude and diversity, winning ‘Firm of the Year’ at the UK Diversity Legal Awards and we have achieved Gold in the Investors in People Award. The role Due to growth in our expanding London office, we are seeking a Senior Associate or Managing Associate, ideally with 5 years+ PQE, to join our friendly and dynamic team in London.
The nature of the work is fast paced, and our clients’ interests are paramount so you must possess and demonstrate an enthusiasm, energy and passion for employment law, have exceptionally strong communication skills and work well in a team. The team takes a holistic approach to their work, offering a corporate level of service with a personal touch. No agencies direct applications only. For further information or a confidential chat. Smart. Bold.
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We’re committed to living our values – smart, bold, together – and making a positive change at every touchpoint for our colleagues, clients and communities. We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1000 colleagues, and counting. 1.
Think Ambition: We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1,000 colleagues, and counting. Matching individual ambition and our firm’s ambition matters.
That’s why we develop our people by making sure every one of our team feels connected through a clear progression pathway and leadership support. It’s helped us to grow an award-winning reputation in the eyes of our clients and competitors that each and every one of the Freeths team works hard to uphold in everything we do. 2. Think Recognition: Sharing success matters to us.
We love to showcase excellent work across the firm and celebrate our people through our employee awards. We recognise our teams work hard together to deliver the best solutions for our clients. That’s why great work is well rewarded - our rewards and benefits are among the best in the business. 3. Think Together: Our people are at the heart of what makes Freeths such a great place to be.
We’re a firm where people care about each other and employee wellbeing is high on the agenda. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. We understand that differences add strength, which means we maintain a diverse culture where everyone has the freedom to be themselves and thrive. We're committed to championing diversity and building an inclusive culture.
We want to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background. We welcome applications from everybody, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds. We celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought and are dedicated to continually challenging our processes to maintain fairness, equity and transparency.
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