Job descriptionDescription Technically excellent, innovative and client‑focused, this is how we describe our highly successful Labour & Employment (L&E) team. This is a very exciting time to join us – you will collaborate with teams from our extensive international platform on cross‑jurisdictional projects as well as more locally‑based matters. Our Firm Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, committed to providing insight where law, business and government intersect. We deliver commercially focused solutions by combining our legal, lobbying and political capabilities with invaluable connections on the ground for a diverse mix of clients, from long‑established leading corporations to emerging businesses, start‑up visionaries and sovereign nations. With more than 1,500 lawyers in 45 offices across 20 countries on five continents, we provide unrivalled access to expertise. In the UK we have offices in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and London. Our firm promotes a collaborative and supportive working environment. Embedded by local champions in each UK office, our well‑regarded family and carer, wellbeing and workplace culture and development programmes provide a variety of flexible working options to support individuals’ life journeys, helping our people pursue their personal and professional goals. Our Team We are one of the largest and most globally focused practices in the world. Our global L&E team serves a range of employers from small start‑ups to listed multinationals, across a broad spread of sectors and encompassing a wide spectrum of businesses, from professional services companies to financial institutions. Our Opportunity This team has seen sustained revenue growth over recent years, with increasing significant and complex mandates combined with strong demand from clients in the UK and internationally. We work on large (often cross‑jurisdictional) matters where you will be a valuable part of a global client team with front‑line client exposure. From day one, you will advise on a wide range of contentious employment law matters, providing an exceptional service to our clients. You You will be a qualified solicitor under the laws of England and Wales, with between eight and twelve years’ PQE. Self‑motivation and the ability to deliver high‑quality work are essential. You will have excellent academics and be adept at handling a broad spectrum of complex employment litigation matters. You will be intellectually curious and enjoy resolving challenging legal issues. Experienced in delegating to and managing the work of junior associates and trainees, you will also have a keen interest in business development, including cross‑selling between the different practice areas of the firm. You should expect lots of client contact, and a rewarding and challenging career path – all of which come with a role in this team at Squire Patton Boggs. What You Need To Know We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of society. We welcome applications regardless of age, neurodiversity, disability, family or parental status, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression or other legally protected characteristics. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptations to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply. J-18808-Ljbffr