Senior Associate Employment Solicitor – Leading Regional Law Firm

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor – Leading Regional Law Firm. Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for your next career move? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top-ranked employment, pensions, and immigration team within a leading regional law firm. With high-profile clients and a growing caseload of complex employment matters, this role is ideal for an ambitious solicitor ready to take their career to the next level.

This firm is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering an environment where all employees can thrive. If you are looking to work at a firm that combines high-quality work with a fantastic culture, this could be the perfect fit for you.

• As a Senior Associate in this well-respected team, you will handle a broad range of employment matters, with a particular focus on employer-side advisory and contentious work. You will be advising clients across multiple industries on complex employment law issues, including:
• Employee relations and HR advisory work
• Tribunal and High Court litigation
• TUPE and outsourcing arrangements
• Employment aspects of corporate transactions (M&A)
• Drafting employment contracts, policies, and procedures
• Advising senior executives on termination, settlement agreements, and restrictive covenants
• With strong business development skills, you will also play a key role in building client relationships and contributing to the team’s continued success.

This collaborative and ambitious team is known for its high-quality work, advising national and international businesses, high-profile executives, and industry leaders on employment law matters. The team works closely with other practice areas, including corporate, immigration, and pensions, offering a fully integrated service to clients.

• 5-8 years’ PQE (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
• Experience in a City firm or a leading national/regional practice
• Strong technical expertise in employment law, including contentious and non-contentious matters
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
• Business development acumen with the ability to nurture client relationships
• Commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic solutions
• A collaborative and proactive approach to working in a team environment

• TUPE transfers and outsourcing arrangements
• Employment agencies and worker status issues
• Business immigration (sponsorship compliance, right to work checks)
• Pensions-related employment issues

• Market leading salary with discretionary bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Travel allowance or car park reimbursement
• Flexible and hybrid working options (2-3 days per week in the office)
• Supportive and inclusive working culture
• Recognition in major legal industry awards, including The Times Best Law Firms 2024

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