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EY

Associate Lawyer, Employment Law

EY

. Work on a wide range of employment law matters, both advisory and contentious .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeNantes • FranceJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment law, providing advisory and contentious support to companies on individual and collective employment matters, including reorganizations and international mobility. Capable of conducting employment audits and managing disputes while fostering client relationships and collaborating on multi-country projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Qualified To Practice Law In France (CAPA)2 Years Of Experience In Employment LawGood Command Of EnglishExperience In Employment AuditsAbility To Advise On Reorganizations

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Hard Skills
Employment LawAdvisory SupportContentious SupportEmployment AuditsM&A TransactionsDispute ResolutionInternational MobilityReorganizationsCross-Border MattersMulti-Country Projects
Soft Skills
CuriousPragmaticTeam PlayerClient Relationship DevelopmentProfessional Development
Certifications & Qualifications
CAPA
Industry Keywords
Employment RelationshipsTrade UnionsEmployee Representative BodiesCSEsCollective Employment DisputesInternational Transformations

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work on a wide range of employment law matters, both advisory and contentious
  • Advise French and international companies on individual employment relationships
  • Support companies in their relations with trade unions and employee representative bodies (CSEs)
  • Advise on reorganizations and restructurings
  • Conduct employment audits and support companies with M&A transactions
  • Handle individual and collective employment disputes
  • Work on cross-border matters relating to international mobility and international employment
  • Contribute to international transformations and reorganizations
  • Work on multi-country projects with colleagues in overseas offices
  • Participate in remote and/or in-person interviews with HR and operational teams as part of the recruitment process

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Qualified to practice law in France (CAPA)
  • At least 2 years of experience in employment law
  • Good command of English, useful for participating in international matters
  • Eager to develop professionally and gain greater autonomy
  • Curious, with a desire to understand clients’ challenges
  • Pragmatic and focused on finding practical solutions
  • Enjoy working as part of a team
  • Interested in gradually developing direct client relationships

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working arrangements, including smart working, combining time with the team and clients and remote work
  • Opportunity to work on international and multi-country matters
  • Regular collaboration with other specialists
  • Cross-disciplinary matters spanning legal, tax, audit, transactions, consulting and strategy
  • International mobility programs (#Mobility4U)
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Support from a dedicated Legal and Tax Studies Centre, providing daily monitoring and personalized weekly news briefings
  • Investment in AI and access to advanced technologies
  • Applications from candidates with disabilities will be considered on an equal-skills basis