Associate People & Reward - Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer : Job Details

We are looking for an Associate with past experience in the labour law department of a leading international or Italian law firm (or in a national boutique law firm specialized in labour law), with particular expertise in litigation proceedings before Italian labour Courts and assistance to corporate on M&A. Advisory experience on other aspects of labour law - in particular collective dismissals, transfer of undertakings and employment relationship with senior management - is a plus, especially if gained with international clients.

Key responsibilities:

* Support advising clients in all the aspects of Italian labour law

* Support advising clients in litigation proceedings before Italian labour Courts

* Support assisting corporate on M&A

* Training trainees and stagiares

Key requirements

* Law degree with first-class academic records

* Avvocato, qualified in Italy

* 1-3 years PQE gained within the labour law department of a leading international or national law firm (or within a national boutique law firm specialized in labour law)

* Track record of working for a leading international or national law firms (or national boutique law firms specialized in labour law)

* Expertise in corporate assistance

* Expertise in advising clients in litigation proceedings before Italian labour Courts

* Fluent English, both spoken and written

* Able to work constructively and effectively as part of a team

* Committed to providing an excellent service to our clients

* Proactive involvement in business development and knowledge management

* Good interpersonal skills