Employment Solicitor (Associate/Senior Associate)

Themis Recruit; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their renowned team as an Associate or Senior Associate. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice on a range of employment law matters, manage client relationships, and contribute to the firm's business development efforts, all while being part of a culturally strong organization committed to exceptional client service.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Strong emphasis on people

Enhanced maternity pay and company sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Proven experience handling employment law cases, including tribunal claims.
• Strong understanding of current employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on employment law issues.
• Manage client relationships and represent clients in negotiations.
• Draft legal documents and manage a varied caseload.

Skills

Client-focused

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Business Development

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description
Our client, a top 50 law firm, are seeking a skilled and dedicated Employment Solicitor to join our clients renowned team as an Associate or Senior Associate, depending on experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and representation to our clients on a wide range of employment law matters.
Our client is a leading legal and professional services business with a dynamic and forward-thinking approach. As a full-service law firm, they are committed to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining a culture of innovation and collaboration. With over 15 offices across the UK, our client offers a range of legal services to individuals and businesses, and are now currently seeking a talented and experienced Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor to join their growing team.
The firm has gone from revenues of circa £10m to almost £150m in just over 10 years, thanks in part to their strong culture and reputation as a premium service provider across the UK, allowing them to continually attract high-calibre legal talent from top 40 law firms.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Requirements

Legal Advisory Services:

• Provide expert legal advice on various employment law issues, including but not limited to, contracts, policies, disciplinary matters, grievances, and employment tribunal claims.
  
• Stay abreast of changes in employment legislation and ensure clients are informed of the impact on their business.
  

Client Management:

• Manage and build strong client relationships, understanding their needs and providing tailored legal solutions.
  
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and hearings, ensuring their interests are protected.
  

Case Management:

• Manage a varied caseload of employment matters, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
  
• Draft legal documents, including contracts, settlement agreements, and other employment-related documentation.
  

Business Development:

• Contribute to the growth of the Employment Law department through proactive business development activities.
  
• Participate in marketing initiatives, seminars, and client events to raise the profile of the firm's employment law services.
  

Team Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Employment Law team and across other departments to provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients.
  

Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in employment law.
  
• Proven experience handling a variety of employment law cases, including tribunal claims.
  
• Strong understanding of current employment legislation and case law.
  
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  
• Client-focused with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  
• Business development and marketing experience is highly desirable.
  

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
  
• Strong culture that places great emphasis on its people.
  
• Enhanced maternity pay and company sick pay
  

Requirements
Legal Advisory Services: Provide expert legal advice on various employment law issues, including but not limited to, contracts, policies, disciplinary matters, grievances, and employment tribunal claims. Stay abreast of changes in employment legislation and ensure clients are informed of the impact on their business. Client Management: Manage and build strong client relationships, understanding their needs and providing tailored legal solutions. Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and hearings, ensuring their interests are protected. Case Management: Manage a varied caseload of employment matters, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met. Draft legal documents, including contracts, settlement agreements, and other employment-related documentation. Business Development: Contribute to the growth of the Employment Law department through proactive business development activities. Participate in marketing initiatives, seminars, and client events to raise the profile of the firm's employment law services. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Employment Law team and across other departments to provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients. Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in employment law. Proven experience handling a variety of employment law cases, including tribunal claims. Strong understanding of current employment legislation and case law. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Client-focused with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships. Business development and marketing experience is highly desirable.