Employment Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Hedge End; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm is seeking an ambitious Employment Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor to enhance its respected team in Southampton. This role offers exposure to diverse employment law matters, hybrid working options, and the opportunity for advancement and personal growth. Candidates should possess strong technical skills, a passion for employment law, and the ability to influence their development path.

Benefits

Progressive, collaborative culture

Scope for advancement

Hybrid working arrangements

Investment in technical development

Exposure to other legal specializations

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE in Employment Law is essential.
• Experience in contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for law.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse employment law cases spanning disputes and advisory.
• Support leading employers including retailers and government bodies.
• Engage in business development and mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Technical skills

Emotional intelligence

Clear communication

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Job description

Job title: Employment Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor

Location: Southampton

Salary: £58,000-£75,000+

PQE Level: 3+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

A top-tier, Legal 500-ranked firm on the South Coast is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate level) to join a highly respected team. Based in the vibrant coastal office, this is a rare opportunity to be part of the future of a practice known for its breadth of expertise and exceptional client service.

Our client's work spans contentious and non-contentious employment law, supporting leading employers across a diverse client base - including household-name retailers, NHS trusts, government bodies, and third sector organisations. You'll tackle a dynamic caseload ranging from disputes and advisory to corporate support and client training. There's a genuine opportunity to influence your development path and grow your profile through business development, thought leadership, and mentoring juniors.

What We Offer

• A progressive, collaborative culture within a nationally respected team
• Real scope for advancement and personal growth
• Hybrid working with flexible office attendance
• Active investment in your technical and client-facing development
• Exposure to Pensions and Immigration specialists within a wider business group

You'll bring strong technical skills, emotional intelligence, and a passion for employment law. Clear communication, relationship-building, and a flair for strategic thinking are key. If you're driven, personable, and eager to shape a long-term career in this region, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

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(m) 07921 895 776

(t) 0117 917 1864

(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*