Employment Solicitor / Partner

Puro Associates; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Birthday off

Pension plan

Healthcare package

Life assurance

Family-friendly policy

Training & development

Partnership opportunities

Social events

Job summary

Puro Associates in Chester is seeking an experienced Senior Employment Solicitor to join at Senior Associate or Partner level. You will manage a diverse employment caseload, lead on business development and help grow the firm's presence in Chester and North Wales.

The role offers autonomy, partnership progression potential, and a supportive team environment within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in Employment Law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of employment law matters for employers and employees.

Skills

5+ PQE

Tribunal experience

Advocacy

Business development

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Job description

Senior Employment Solicitor / Partner
Location: Chester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a growing Employment team at Senior Associate or Partner level. This newly created position offers the chance to establish and grow the firm's Employment Law presence across Chester and North Wales while working within a supportive and collaborative team. You'll enjoy a high level of autonomy, managing a varied and high-quality caseload while playing a key role in business development and the continued expansion of the department. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor looking to take the next step in their career and make a genuine impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of employment law matters for employers and employees.
• Advise clients on Employment Tribunal claims, HR issues, disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancy, discrimination, TUPE, restrictive covenants, and settlement agreements.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings and undertake advocacy where appropriate.
• Build and develop the firm's Employment Law offering across Chester and the surrounding region.
• Develop new and existing client relationships through networking and business development activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm to provide commercially focused legal advice.
• Maintain accurate time recording, billing, and case management records.
• Deliver exceptional standards of client care and technical legal advice.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in Employment Law.
• Strong experience managing your own employment law caseload independently.
• Employment Tribunal and advocacy experience is essential.
• Commercially aware with excellent technical knowledge of employment legislation.
• Passionate about business development and growing a successful employment practice.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Ambitious, proactive, and motivated to support the continued growth of the department.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Performance-related bonus structure.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and additional office closure days.
• Birthday day off.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing package.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Modern, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine progression opportunities, including Partnership for the right candidate.
• Regular social, networking, and charity events.