Employment Managing Associate Solicitor-Perfect for Relocator

Chadwick Nott; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Southampton is seeking an ambitious Employment Managing Associate Solicitor to join its dynamic team. This permanent full-time role involves a mix of contentious and non-contentious work with high-profile clients. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of PQE, strong business development skills, and the ability to drive client relationships. This position offers significant leadership opportunities and competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £100,000+. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE in Employment law.
• Experience with elite clients.
• Ability to drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on contentious and non-contentious work.
• Advise clients across multiple sectors.
• Contribute to the firm's business development efforts.

Skills

Contentious work

Non-contentious work

Client relationship management

Business development

Sector expertise in retail & consumer

Sector expertise in energy & infrastructure

Job description

Job title: Employment Managing Associate Solicitor - Perfect for Relocator

Location: Southampton

Salary: £80,000-£100,000+

PQE Level: 8+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

A leading top 100 UK law firm is seeking an ambitious Senior Employment lawyer to join its highly regarded team. This is a pivotal role offering high-quality work (including an international aspect), leadership opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of the practice.

The Role

• There is a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, including tribunal claims, transactional support working alongside London teams, and strategic advice.
• You will advise clients across retail & consumer, private equity, developer, and energy & infrastructure sectors.
• You will drive business development, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to growth across target sectors.

This is an exciting role for someone looking for a change in 2026. Perfect for an established Hampshire Employment expert or someone used to working with elite clients relocating down to the South Coast

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.

(e) [e-mail]

(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.*