Vacancy

We are offering a great opportunity to join a highly regarded Employment practice, advising a broad range of local and international clients on all aspects of Jersey employment, discrimination and data protection law, working as part of a collaborative and highly regarded team.

We are looking for a talented lawyer who wants to help continue to build this practice, working alongside Partners and other colleagues on a range of fascinating and complex matters. 

This role is ideal for a lawyer with previous experience in employment and discrimination law and/or a keen interest in this area.  

Key responsibilities

• You will advise employers and senior executives on a wide variety of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:
• Employment contracts, policies and procedures
• Disciplinary and grievance matters
• Performance management and workplace investigations
• Redundancies, restructurings and business transfers
• Discrimination and employee relations issues
• Compromise agreements
• Employment and Discrimination Tribunal proceedings
• Regulatory and data protection issues affecting the workplace
• You will also have opportunities to contribute to business development, client training, thought leadership and the continued growth of the practice. 

Qualifications and experience

• Qualified lawyer  
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent drafting skills
• Experience managing files independently while working collaboratively within a team
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and pragmatic problem-solving ability
• A proactive approach to business development and networking
• Admission in Jersey, England & Wales, or another recognised common law jurisdiction (or eligibility to practise in Jersey)

Key attributes

• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently in a flexible, fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Professional, discreet and attuned to the confidentiality needs of a law firm.
• Collaborative and adaptable with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Business development acumen.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience within legal or professional services to careers@viberts.com

Diversity and inclusion

We offer:

• High-quality and varied employment law work
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Direct client contact and early responsibility
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Ongoing training and support

If you are looking to develop your career within a leading employment practice and advise clients on complex and rewarding matters, we would be delighted to hear from you.