Employment Senior Associate Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Southampton seeks an experienced Employment Senior Associate Solicitor. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in employment law, responsible for advising clients on legal issues and representing them in tribunals. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to progress in a collaborative environment. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for more details.

Qualifications

• Strong background in employment law.
• Ability to supervise juniors and manage own caseload.
• Experience in client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment law issues, providing strategic solutions.
• Represent clients in employment tribunals and litigation.
• Draft employment contracts, policies, and documentation.
• Conduct legal research on complex employment matters.
• Engage in business development and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Advising clients on employment law issues

Representing clients in employment tribunals

Drafting employment contracts

Conducting legal research

Engaging in business development

Job description

Job title: Employment Senior Associate Solicitor
Location: Southampton
Salary: £65,000-£75,000+
PQE Level: 5+ PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

An excellent Top 100 law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Senior Associate Solicitor to join its dynamic and collaborative team in Southampton. This role offers exposure to a diverse range of employment law matters, advising clients on strategic solutions while representing them in disputes and negotiations.

The Firm

This well-regarded law firm is known for delivering practical and commercially sound employment law advice tailored to evolving workplace challenges. The firm fosters professional growth and provides a supportive environment where lawyers can thrive. With a strong focus on collaboration, excellence, and innovation, it offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled solicitor looking to progress their career.

The Role

The successful candidate will have a strong background in employment law and be able to work cohesively alongside other senior team members, supervise juniors and maintaining your own caseload. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on employment law issues, providing strategic solutions in meetings and written communications.
• Representing clients in employment tribunals and litigation proceedings.
• Drafting employment contracts, policies, and supporting documentation.
• Conducting legal research on complex employment matters.
• Engaging in business development, marketing initiatives, and client relationship management.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and driven employment team in a top L500 Firm.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Southampton or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

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*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.*