Employment Associate - England, United Kingdom - Taylor Root

Description

Overview of roleAn offshore magic circle law firm is offering an opportunity to join its Employment business, and to assist building out its Channel Islands' Employment practice so as to become the leading practice across the region.

You can be based in Jersey or Guernsey and will work alongside leading practitioners in the Channel Islands in expanding out the Employment practice in line with the general expansion across all of the Firm's practice groups.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person SpecificationAdvising employers generally on their rights/duties under Guernsey and Jersey law.
Drafting and amending contractual documentation and policies.
Dealing with business licensing and housing and immigration.
Assisting corporate teams with due diligence and transaction support.
Advising on, preparing for and supporting employment litigation in the local tribunals and Royal Court.

Proactively assisting in developing and expanding client relationships important to the Firm's success, at the same time becoming a valued resource to clients.

This will involve being actively involved in the development of relationships with core clients and participating in associate-led business development initiatives.

Education, Skills & ExperienceQualified lawyer with between 1- 3 years PQE most/all of which spent advising on employment law in the Channel Islands or UK.Excellent academics.

Solid legal skills and strong technical knowledge of employment law (whether in Jersey, Guernsey or UK) with an appropriate understanding of the needs of financial services clients.

Guernsey, Jersey and/or UK jurisdiction experience and/or familiarity with offshore financial service providers preferred but not essential.
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