Employment Senior Associate Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a skilled Employment Senior Associate Solicitor with 5-10 years PQE to join their reputable team in Guildford. You will advise a diverse clientele on employment matters, manage complex cases, and enjoy a competitive salary with a supportive culture promoting professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Travel allowance

Flexible working

Supportive culture with clear pathways to career advancement

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate strong technical background and drafting ability.
• Proven client-handling and business development skills required.
• Must manage a varied and complex caseload professionally.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Manage employee relations, TUPE, corporate transactions, and tribunal litigation.
• Collaborate with immigration and pensions specialists.

Skills

Technical background

Client-handling skills

Business development skills

Commercial insight

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Discretion

Job description

Job title: Employment Senior Associate Solicitor
Location: Surrey
Salary: £80,000-£95,000+
PQE Level: 5+ PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

An established and highly ranked law firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Employment Solicitor to join its reputable Employment, Immigration and Pensions team in Guildford. The role is suited to individuals with approximately 5-10 years' post-qualification experience in employment law, gained within a respected City, national or regional firm.

The successful candidate will advise corporate clients-ranging from multinational businesses to senior executives-on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. This includes employee relations, TUPE, corporate transactions, executive terminations, and tribunal litigation. Collaboration with immigration and pensions specialists is an integral part of the role.

Candidates must demonstrate:

• A strong technical background and drafting ability
• Proven client-handling and business development skills
• Commercial insight and attention to detail
• The ability to manage a varied and complex caseload with professionalism and discretion

Remuneration and Benefits include:

• Competitive base salary and performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, pension contributions, and travel allowance
• Flexible working is supported.
• A supportive, inclusive culture with clear pathways to career advancement

This opportunity offers the chance to work within a progressive, well-regarded firm committed to excellence, integrity, and long-term professional growth.

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