Employment Senior Associate

Kingsley Napley is an internationally recognised law firm based in Central London. We support individuals and businesses in resolving conflict, safeguarding their futures and maximising opportunities. Our wide range of expertise means that we can provide support for our clients in all areas of their business and private life. Many of our lawyers are leaders in their field and our practice areas are highly ranked by the legal directories.

Our lawyers specialise in complex employment and partnership matters with high stakes. We explain the legal implications of employment and partnership issues clearly and concisely. Drawing on many years of experience, and our commercial and strategic expertise, we help our clients to resolve sensitive disputes creatively, and deliver results in line with their commercial or personal objectives.

We are looking for a Senior Associate to work closely with all members of the Employment team in the provision of employment advice to the firm’s corporate and senior executive clients.

To advise and represent clients in areas of contentious and non-contentious employment law including:

• Performance management

• Preparation and review of contracts of employment and staff handbooks

• Sickness absence

• Disciplinary/grievance procedures

• Restrictive covenants, confidentiality and team moves

• TUPE issues

• Data protection

• Maternity and family friendly issues

• Working time and holiday pay issues

• Unfair dismissal cases

• Discrimination cases

• Whistleblowing cases

• Bonus issues

• Management of employment tribunal and High Court claims

• To participate in the marketing and business development of the firm’s practice, and in particular the employment team, including writing articles and blogs, contributing towards seminars and meeting with prospective and current clients and referrers.