Employment Senior Associate

Weightmans; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise juridique de premier plan recherche un avocat en droit du travail pour rejoindre son équipe à Londres. Ce rôle de Principal (Senior) Associate implique la gestion d'un portefeuille de cas divers et un développement commercial actif, offrant ainsi des opportunités de progression de carrière. Les candidats idéaux auront plus de 6 ans d'expérience et des compétences avérées en communication et en gestion du temps.

Benefits

28 jours de congés annuels plus jours fériés

Travail hybride avec équipement de bureau à domicile

Couverture de soins de santé et Medicash

Plan de retraite

Assurance vie (4x salaire)

Prêts de voyage sans intérêt

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Perturbations et remises sur les salles de sport et dentaires

Schéma de vélo au travail

Offres et remises

Programmes de reconnaissance

Qualifications

• Expérience de 6 ans minimum comme avocat.
• Capacité à gérer une charge de travail variée.
• Expérience dans le mentorat de jeunes avocats est un plus.

Responsibilities

• Conseiller les clients sur les questions de droit du travail, y compris la discrimination et les grèves.
• Gérer la défense des cas devant le tribunal du travail.
• Coopérer avec les collègues de la corporate pour fournir un soutien transactionnel.

Skills

Communication

Gestion du temps

Travail en équipe

Développement commercial

Souci du détail

Education

6+ years qualified solicitor

Job description

Our market-leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration team is seeking an experienced employment lawyer. We advise clients across the UK and internationally, including some of the UK's largest and best-known employers. We believe that the quality of our clients and the strength of our relationships with them speaks volumes about the quality of our service.

About the Role

The candidate will be based at our London office, which currently consists of two Partners, one Associate, two Solicitors, and a Trainee. Our London employment team is highly ranked in the Legal Directories and has ambitions to grow further.

As a Principal (Senior) Associate, this is a great opportunity to play an integral role in growing the London team, working alongside Partners to drive the practice forward. Business development is an important part of this role, and for the right candidate, this opens up scope for career development to partnership.

You will manage a mixed caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment work. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Advising clients in various sectors on employment law issues, including redundancy, disciplinary matters, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination, and detriment claims.
2. Managing the defence of Employment Tribunal claims.
3. Collaborating with Corporate colleagues to provide transactional support.
4. Advising on TUPE applications during business transfers and service provision changes in both public and private sectors.
5. Handling boardroom disputes.
6. Providing advice on change and restructuring projects, including changing terms and conditions and consultation requirements.
7. Offering industrial relations advice.
8. Drafting articles, legal updates, and providing training and networking as part of business development initiatives.

This list is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned within the role's scope.

About You

Ideally, you will have previous experience and a genuine interest in the above areas. We seek a flexible approach, capable of adapting to various tasks. The requirements include:

• 6+ years qualified solicitor
• Experience managing your own caseload
• Mentoring junior fee-earners (preferred)
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong technical knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Business development skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Working to deadlines and targets
• Flexible approach

Why Work for Us

Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Recognized as a leading legal employer and awarded 5th place at Britain's Top Employers 2025, with strong rankings in Chambers UK.

We are an accredited living wage employer and committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities and support reasonable adjustments during the application process.

We offer various benefits, including:

• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working with home office equipment
• Healthcare cover and Medicash
• Pension plan
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Interest-free travel loans
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym and dental schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offers and discounts
• Recognition schemes

Additional Information

We encourage direct applications and do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our PSL. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified, and sponsorship may be required for some candidates.