AssociateSenior Associate

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is a sector-focused international law firm with extensive expertise and industry insight across its core sectors of energy infrastructure and transport. Through its network of 19 offices the firm advises clients on complex high-value transactions and disputes matters requiring precise legal execution and a nuanced understanding of global market dynamics.

The firms success is driven by its people. It fosters a collaborative inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can grow share ideas and make an impact. Guided by its values We are experts We are united and We care the firm delivers exceptional service through strong relationships and teamwork. The firm is committed to clear career paths championing diversity and investing in its people so they can thrive.

The successful candidate will join a highly ranked group at a firm noted for its international platform. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Associate to undertake top quality work in a supportive market leading team with the opportunity for growth responsibility and career progression.

Highly approachable and commercially acute the firms Employment and Immigration lawyers are trusted to deliver a responsive and cost-effective service around the world.

The team advises in-house lawyers HR professionals finance directors managing directors and individuals.

Investing in relationships with clients and taking the time to fully understand businesses and cultures the firms expert employment and immigration lawyers have earned a reputation for the quality of their commercially minded and practical service.

A qualified solicitor with 6 years of post-qualification experience working within the Employment department of City or International law firms.

Solid experience in supporting transactional projects including due diligence and negotiation of transactional documents.

Solid experience and knowledge of TUPE in both service provision and asset purchase transactions.

Strong project management skills and ability to run the employment aspects of transactions with limited input and supervision from Partners.

Have proven technical legal skills in corporate transactions ideally in one or more of our relevant industry sectors.

Strong well-rounded HR advisory experience able to work with minimal supervision.

Confident in direct client engagement including multi-party transactional calls and skilled at building lasting client relationships.

Proactive positive and hands-on with a flexible approach to delivering high-quality client service.

Actively involved in business development including developing a personal BD plan aligned with firm strategy.

Ambitious motivated and keen to take on increasing responsibility.

Strong team player; sector experience in transport energy or infrastructure is an advantage but not essential.

We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees.

The Firm promotes a culture of agility and flexibility and is fully supportive of flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the firms strategy and underpin its efforts to attract and retain top talent. All employment decisions are made objectively based on merit and ability and the firm is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment. As a Disability Confident employer WFW welcomes adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions and participates in the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you would like to apply through this scheme or require adjustments during any stage of the process please contact .