Senior Associate - Employment - London - 5 PQE+

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

As a lawyer, you enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too.

Our team

The Employment team in London is ranked Band 2 in Chambers UK for Employment Law and recognised for it’s work with financial institutions, media organisations and multinational corporates on complex disputes, investigations and strategy advisory matters. The team is known for it’s collaborative approach, technical excellence and ability to deliver pragmatic, commercially focussed advise. Whether advising on sensitive litigation, cross-border employment issues or regulatory compliance, our lawyers are trusted by clients to navigate the most challenging employment law matters.

Due to our continued growth, we are recruiting a Senior Associate to join our London team.

Role and key responsibilities

Daily duties will include:

• Providing pragmatic and commercial advice on a broad range of employment matters including global projects, sensitive investigations, complex litigation, strategic advisory work and policy development.
• Advising clients across all sectors but with an emphasis on the financial services and TMT sectors. 
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to provide joined up advice across practices and jurisdictions. 
• Acting as a key client contact; building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Participating in business development activity.
• Contributing to team development and knowledge sharing. 

Skills and experience

We are looking for:

• At least 5 years’ post qualification experience.
• Strong client management and communication skills
• Proactive, collaborative approach.
• Commercial mindset.
• Sector experience in financial services or TMT is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement

We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.