Addleshaw Goddard is creating an 'identifiably different' brand in the UK legal market. Wherever you are in our dynamic business, in whatever team, you're encouraged to let your own style and personality shine through. We place an extraordinarily high value on each individual's talents and the remarkable strength we gain from working together, finding innovative, practical and commercial solutions which support our clients' business objectives. We're more than simply one of the UKs most successful law firms. We have a great client portfolio, a clear growth strategy and culture that is open, honest and determined to succeed. Everyone in our firm has the opportunity to develop professionally, be recognised for their commitment and rewarded for their contribution.
The Group/Team
The Employment Group consists of 8 Partners, 1 Legal Director, around 35 Associates and 4 Trainees; across 3 offices.
Skills & Competencies required
The successful applicant will need the following skills in addition to the general competencies for an Associate at Level 1 or 2 as described on the Careers section of the website
Associate Competency Levels• A mixture of contentious and non-contentious employment experience is preferred with the ability to deliver day-to-day employment advice on all employment issues, employment litigation and the employment aspects of corporate and project support work
• Sound technical understanding of the law
• Good drafting and communication skills
• Demonstrate a commercial and common sense approach to issues
• Be keen to develop their marketing and business development skills as well as being involved in seminars, training, tenders and other similar marketing activities
• Ideally have some advocacy experience but this is not essential
The ability to work to deadlines within a challenging environment and to work as part of a team, be confident, personable and self-motivated
Background
The successful candidate will have:
• Excellent academic achievement with a minimum 2:1 degree
• Experience of Employment law gained within a comparable environment and at an appropriate level
• Clear understanding and working experience of the operation and structure of a Top 15 law firm and the needs of the clients of a top flight employment team
• Ability to evidence and achieve continuous improvement and development
• There are excellent prospects for progression within this role and within the firm as a whole.
