Jill Gracey
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Jill Gracey

Senior Knowledge Lawyer

With over 10 years of dedicated experience in employment law, Jill is a highly regarded specialist in the UK legal landscape.

As a Senior Knowledge Lawyer, she plays a key role in supporting the UK Employment team – across both London and Belfast offices.Throughout Jill’s career, she has provided expert legal advice on a wide range of employment issues, like employee relations, workplace disputes, discrimination claims, and compliance with employment regulations. Her practical approach drives clear, strategic, and effective solutions to complex employment matters.

In her current role, Jill maintains and enhances the firm's knowledge management systems, ensuring the team is equipped with the latest legal insights and resources. Jill participates in internal training, contributes to thought leadership initiatives, and supports the firm's lawyers with up-to-date legal precedents and best practices.

Jill’s commitment to excellence and continuous learning is evident in her proactive approach to staying abreast of the latest developments in employment law. Her contributions not only enhance the firm's capabilities, but also ensure that clients receive the highest standard of legal service.

Jill is dedicated to advancing the field of employment law and sharing her expertise with colleagues and clients alike.

Expertise

Qualifications

Admissions

Northern Ireland, 2014

Republic of Ireland, 2015

England and Wales, 2022*

(* current practising certificate held in this jurisdiction)

Academic

LL.B (Single Honours) Queen’s University Belfast, 2012

Certificate of Professional Legal Studies, Queen’s University Belfast, 2014

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.