Lawyer
The Opportunity: Lawyer, Employment
An opportunity is available for a high performing and ambitious lawyer to join our employment team in Bucharest.
DLA Piper's global employment practice advises clients worldwide on employment legislation, helping them meet their workforce objectives. We partner with our clients, wherever they do business, to find solutions and manage risk in relation to their employment-related legal challenges and objectives. With lawyers across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, our global employment team is one of the largest in the world, with one of the widest geographical footprints of any international law firm.
Our clients range from start-ups to emerging multinationals and up to the biggest and best-known global brands in the world. We work with our clients locally, internationally and across borders. Our global reach and local knowledge mean that we can partner with clients to drive consistency and help them identify and manage their priorities and risk across multiple locations. We assist our clients in all their employment matters, including acquisitions, complex corporate transactions with TUPE implications, outsourcings, expansions or reductions-in-force, restructuring, industrial relations issues, local or international employee relations, mobility, benefits, local, cross-border or collective litigation, compliance and risk management issues.
As part of our employment team in Bucharest, you will work alongside a strong team of lawyers specialised in providing a wide scope of legal services to our clients. You will have the opportunity to give advice about all aspects of individual and collective labour law; you will draft individual employment agreements, implement terminations (irrespective of the grounds), assist in collective negotiations for executing collective labour bargaining agreements, advise on mobility related aspects (including transnational posting), internal policies etc. As part of your role, you may also become involved in litigating in employment litigation cases, assisting in negotiations with trade unions, pleadings, etc.
ABOUT YOU
• Qualified lawyer with experience at a recognized (business) law firm
• Good academic track record and good command of law
• Romanian speaker, with good command of English (verbal and written)
• Background in litigation or interest in handling litigation work is a plus
• Well-organised, pro-active, flexible and a team player
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop oneself are highly appreciated and fully supported (including via internal programs / academies)
If you are looking to take a step up in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to join DLA Piper, a leading global business law firm, and be part of our success. You will be part of an inclusive, approachable and supportive team with a global mind-set, celebrating our international coverage and delivering the highest standard of legal advice and service excellence across borders.