Employment Associate

Who We Are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That's why we're so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You'll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they've reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that's possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you'll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you'll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding Associate or Senior Associate to join our growing Employment practice in Sydney. This role presents an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a team with significant growth potential and strong links across our regional and global Employment practice, working on complex, cutting-edge legal challenges on a national and global scale for our clients.

You will be expected to advise on all employment issues including but not limited to:

• Employment litigation, mediation and dispute resolution
• Employment contracts and policies
• Appointment and severance of senior executives
• Outsourcing of services
• Discrimination and equal opportunities
• New and proposed employment legislation
• Downsizing and dismissals
• Protecting confidentiality and goodwill
• Employment aspects of M&A transactions
• Employee/Regulatory investigations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as part of a team to deliver commercial and practical legal solutions to our clients.
• Draft legal documents clearly and concisely.
• Create solutions using your legal knowledge, applying effective research techniques.
• Challenge and test advice against legal compliance and risks.
• Be proactive to pursue and expand legal knowledge to ensure legal knowledge and technical expertise up to date.
• Utilise client focus initiatives in terms of driving understanding and monitoring service levels of their individual client needs.
• Engage with knowledge resources effectively and collaborate in knowledge initiatives for the Firm.
• Manage matters with strong commercial discipline - including client and team communication, timely timesheet submission, and adhering to matter opening and conflicts clearance processes.
• Adopt best delivery tools including innovative technologies, Legal Support Centre, Resource Management, Legal Project Managers, Matter Balance Reports.

Your Experience

• The candidate should be 2-6 PQE (on notional UK scale).
• Australian qualification. Candidates with England & Wales or other Commonwealth qualifications will be considered.
• You will have gained strong experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters from a top tier practice.
• You will be a self-starter with an aptitude for and experience in client engagement and development and interest in being part of a growing practice.

Equal Opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

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