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ROLE OVERVIEW FROM THE FIRM
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We wish to hire an Associate/Senior Associate with at least 4 – 8 years' post-qualification experience in Employment law. This is your opportunity to become an integral member of the Employment Group and to assist with a broad range of high profile and complex issues arising in the employment lifecycle across the UK and internationally for our clients ranging from start-ups to emerging multinationals and some of the biggest and best-known global brands in the world. Tomorrow's legal solutions demand new skills. We embrace fresh perspectives and allow for you to build a new kind of legal career with a different kind of law firm. Main duties and responsibilities You will work with our global team to drive change, open new opportunities, and accelerate growth for both our clients and our people. You will deliver exceptional results to clients by advising on: Global Restructuring Projects Employee Relations Issues around Discrimination and Whistleblowing Termination of Employment Data Protection Outsourcing projects and corporate transactions Handling claims in the Employment Tribunal, High Court, and County Court Protection of Confidentiality and other business interests About you We pride ourselves on having a collaborative environment and are looking for approachable but confident lawyers with strong potential. While we do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies, candidates with at least 4 to 8 years' PQE are likely to have the right level of knowledge and experience needed for this role. The successful candidate will be highly ambitious and enthusiastic, with a desire to progress their own career from the enviable platform that DLA Piper provides. They will have a background in Employment Law and possess excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail, alongside a real focus on teamwork. Be a Solicitor, qualified in England & Wales or a Commonwealth jurisdiction Demonstrate strong employment law expertise, including experience advising on restructures and organisational change Have experience advising clients across multiple jurisdictions and supporting international or cross-border projects Manage Employment Tribunal claims through
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