Employment Senior Associate

Michael Page (UK); Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor. You will handle various employer and employee legal matters, advise on grievances and litigation, and support clients with legal contracts and policies. The position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a hybrid working model. A minimum of 5 years PQE in employment law is required.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Excellent benefits

International secondments

Qualifications

• Solicitor or equivalent with over 5 years of experience in employment law.
• Experience in managing Tribunal and High Court cases.
• Ability to manage client expectations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Handle a balanced caseload of employer and senior employee matters.
• Advise on grievances, dismissals, discrimination, and litigation.
• Support employer clients with contracts, policies, and reorganisations.

Skills

5+ years PQE in employment law

Experience in Tribunal and High Court litigation

Proactive and organized

Strong communication skills

Job description

• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working with strong career progression

About Our Client

This forward-thinking law firm is known for its collaborative culture, entrepreneurial spirit and specialist expertise in employment law. With offices across the South of England, they offer a supportive environment where lawyers thrive through autonomy, mentorship and international opportunities.

Job Description

The Employment Solicitor will be:

• Handling a balanced caseload of employer and senior employee matters
• Advising on grievances, dismissals, discrimination, whistleblowing & litigation
• Supporting employer clients with contracts, policies, reorganisations & TUPE
• Collaborating across offices and mentoring junior lawyers
• Managing own files and admin in a hands‑on, agile environment

The Successful Applicant

The Employment Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 5+ years PQE in employment law
• Experienced in Tribunal and High Court litigation
• Proactive, organised, and confident in managing client expectations
• A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 days at home)
• Excellent benefits
• Competitive salary
• International secondments via global legal networks