Clifford Chance

Senior Associate, Employment, Sydney

Sydney, au Full-time On-site
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Job Description

We deliver coordinated, cross border support on advisory, transactional and contentious employment matters. Our lawyers combine deep technical expertise with strong commercial and sector insight. Working closely with corporate, finance, restructuring and disputes teams across jurisdictions, we provide pragmatic, solution focused advice on complex, multi jurisdictional and high risk issues. We act for a diverse international client base, including private capital sponsors, corporate enterprises, asset managers, multinational groups, financial institutions and insurers. The Role We are seeking an outstanding Senior Associate to join our growing Employment group 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.  Contribute to practice growth and business development. 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. 

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What does the Senior Associate, Employment, Sydney role at Clifford Chance involve?

The Senior Associate, Employment, Sydney position at Clifford Chance in Sydney, au is a full-time role. We deliver coordinated, cross border support on advisory, transactional and contentious employment matters. Our lawyers combine deep technical expertise with strong commercial and sector insight. Working closely with corporate, finance, restructuring and disputes teams across jurisdictions, we provide pragmatic, solution focused advice on complex, multi jurisdictional and high risk issues. We act for a diverse international client base, including private capital sponsors, corporate enterprises, asset managers, multinational groups, financial institutions and insurers. The Role We are seeking an outstanding Senior Associate to join our growing Employment group in Sydney.

What skills are required for Senior Associate, Employment, Sydney at Clifford Chance?

Key skills for this role include: API.

What is the salary for Senior Associate, Employment, Sydney at Clifford Chance?

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Is the Senior Associate, Employment, Sydney position at Clifford Chance remote or on-site?

This position is On-site. The role is based in Sydney, au.

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About This Role

Senior Associate, Employment, Sydney at Clifford Chance is a full-time other position in Sydney, au. Key skills include API. Education: Master's Degree preferred.

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