About the role Clyde & Co are looking for an Associate level Employment lawyer to focus on contentious and non-contentious matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong employment background, gained within a large-scale international or regional top tier firm. Key responsibilities Advising on workforce conduct issues and other internal issues including carrying out fact finding and internal investigations on behalf of clients including implementing recommendations Advising clients on compliance with local laws and regulations. Instructing and liaising with correspondent law firms across the region Acting for and advising global, multinational, and local clients on a range of issues, including start up employment infrastructure, corporate governance and senior executive incentive schemes Advising clients on large scale restructuring exercises including employee communications and drafting documents Advising clients on structuring issues Providing advice and support to clients on a full range of employment issues, including recruitment and sponsorship procedures, remuneration and benefits packages, grievance and disciplinary procedures and issues arising on the termination of employment Supporting the corporate department with employment issues arising out of transactions, such as undertaking employment due diligence, drafting warranties and indemnities in agreements and the transfer of employees Drafting and amending employment contracts, employee handbooks, policies and procedures and other employment related documentation Advising clients across a range of sectors including energy, transport, mining & resources, construction & engineering, insurance and reinsurance, financial services, telecommunications and information technology on employment specific issues arising in these sectors Defending clients on large scale and complex employment disputes in the local courts and in the financial centres Advising clients on settlement of disputes and drafting settlement agreements Advising clients on immigration matters. Candidate requirements The ideal applicant will: Have worked extensively on employment-related matters. Australia wide experience would be an advantage Have experience of working at a large-scale international or regional top tier law firm Demonstrate an ability to interact confidently with clients and develop business pro-actively Have attained a degree certificate(s) from a reputed institution, maintaining strong academic performance Have a mature and flexible personality and is able to work well within a team Be self-motivated and possesses a very pro-active attitude towards completing jobs and developing business Have a genuine commitment to building a career with Clyde & Co in Australia. The Firm When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. Our Commitment Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process. A Note on Privacy Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice. This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business. When you click an apply button, you will be redirected to our careers sign-in page where you can either enter your existing credentials or set up an account with us. If there are no opportunities you would like to apply to, we instead encourage you to join our talent community. We’re a global law firm working with businesses at the heart of global trade and commerce. But we’re so much more than that. Our collective drive, our pursuit of excellence and our ambition to do our best for our clients, and each other has fuelled our growth for over 90 years. Find out more about our firm. It’s an exciting time to work with us. With challenging cases, impactful client projects, growing teams and new offices, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment with rewarding outcomes. Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other. Explore where you could work with us. Our early careers programmes differ from any other law firm, because of our rich learning experience coupled with our opportunities to work directly with clients. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and collaborative mind to support the firm’s continued success and growth. Apply to our early career opportunities With over 65 offices in 26 countries, wherever you’re based, you’ll be empowered to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work, achieving your potential and delivering exceptional outcomes. Discover where we are based. Here, you’re in good company. With over 5,500 individuals with offices in every time zone, our drive for success is continuous, reaching across the globe. Our people stay with us because we invest in strong relationships and value shared success. Learn more about life with us.

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22 Oct, 2026

Clydeco

Junior Client Operations Executive

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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