We are looking for an exceptional Senior Associate or Counsel to join our market leading Switzerland Employment practice in Geneva.
Our Employment team works with our clients on the full range of domestic and international employment issues. We work with a broad range of blue chip and global clients across a range of sectors, including financial services, insurance, IT, pharmaceutical, transport, consumer products, publishing and retail. You are an experienced expert with passion working for multinational clients assisting with domestic matters as well as working with our colleagues across the globe to expand relationships and work on global projects. Our Switzerland team consists of a Partner, two Counsel and an Associate. We work closely with both HR and in-house legal teams on day-to-day employment matters. Our lawyers also have recognized leading expertise in discrimination, collective rights and workplace change (including automatic transfer, M&A, restructurings, outsourcing, collective consultation, trade union issues, employment benefits and global mobility), as well as in employment tribunals and appellate litigation, and data privacy. We look for excellent academics coupled with evidence of good quality training and strong employment experience gained from a leading employment practice. The successful applicants will need a good commercial mind‑set, be a strong team player and have the ability to build excellent relationships with clients.
Role
Transactions
Advising on when automatic transfer applies and relevant consequences
Advising on automatic transfer information and consultation requirements
Advising on related issues, for example, protection against dismissal, changing terms and conditions, the election of worker representatives and protective awards
Drafting and negotiating relevant provisions
General transactional support
Redundancy
Advice on when a redundancy situation arises and procedural requirements, including consultation requirements in the context of individual and collective processes
General advisory
Advising on a range of day‑to‑day queries from clients, including: advising on terminations and preparing termination documentation, drafting and negotiating settlement agreements, disciplinary and grievance procedures, sickness absence, performance management, whistleblowing issues, internal investigations, contract and policy reviews and data protection
Multi‑jurisdictional projects
Leading on global or multi‑jurisdictional projects such as implementing global or regional HR projects and transactions
Litigation
Taking the lead in managing employment‑related claims, including strategic and tactical advice, attending and managing conciliation hearings, preparing legal writs and considering merits and settlement
Diversity is a central part of our identity. We actively value and promote the diversity of our employees. Ensuring equal treatment is our highest priority. All designations are intended to include all gender identities.
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