Employment Senior Associate – Leading L500 Team – Reading

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd client, a top national law firm, seeks an Employment Senior Associate in Reading to handle high‑quality contentious and non‑contentious employment matters for a diverse client base across the public, private and third sectors.

The role offers a varied workload spanning disputes, advisory work and corporate support, with opportunities to lead client relationships, contribute to business development, and support junior team members within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• PQE level: 6+ PQE.
• Contract Type: Permanent.
• Location: Reading.
• Employment law focus: senior practitioner in employment law.

Responsibilities

• Handle high‑quality contentious and non‑contentious employment matters for diverse clients (public, private and third sectors).
• Sp span disputes, advisory work and corporate support.
• Lead client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Support junior team members and collaborate across offices.

Job description

Job title: Employment Senior Associate – Leading L500 Team
Location: Reading
Salary: £70,000-£95,000
PQE Level: 6+ PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

A top national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its specialist Employment team based in Reading. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high‑quality contentious and non‑contentious employment matters for a diverse client base across the public, private and third sectors, including national and international employers.

The role offers a varied workload spanning disputes, advisory work and corporate support, alongside opportunities to lead client relationships, contribute to business development, and support junior team members. You’ll benefit from strong cross‑office collaboration, access to specialist pensions and immigration expertise, and a genuine platform for career progression.

The team values technical excellence, commerciality, and work/life balance, offering flexibility alongside a supportive, collegiate culture.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Berkshire 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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £70000 – £95000 per annum
Location: Reading, Berkshire