Employment Senior Associate

Chadwick Nott; Reading; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Employment Senior Associate to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage over six years of post-qualification experience to provide expert legal advice on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You will manage a diverse caseload, represent clients in employment tribunals, and develop strong client relationships while mentoring junior team members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic legal environment, ensuring compliance with employment law regulations and staying ahead of legislative changes. If you are a proactive legal professional ready to advance your career, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Mindset of a seasoned professional with 6+ years in employment law.
• Ability to handle complex employment cases effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on employment matters.
• Represent clients in employment tribunals and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Employment Law

Dispute Resolution

Client Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (6+ PQE)

Job description

Job title: Employment Senior Associate

Location: Reading

Salary: £63,000-£80,000+

PQE Level: 6+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Employment Senior Associate with over 6 years of post-qualification experience to join our client's team in Newbury. The responsibilities include providing expert legal advice on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, handling a diverse caseload including disputes, employment contracts, policies, and procedures. You will represent clients in employment tribunals and provide strategic advice on dispute resolution, develop and maintain strong client relationships, stay abreast of legislative changes, ensure compliance with employment law regulations, and mentor and support junior members of the team in their professional development.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of experience in employment law post qualification, strong knowledge of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, a proven track record of successfully handling complex employment cases, excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously.