Partner/Senior Lawyer – Employment

SA Law | Certified B Corp™; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clarity

Meaningful work

Belonging

Growth

Balance

Job summary

SA Law, a certified B Corp, is seeking a senior employment lawyer to join its Employment team. You will advise on contracts, policies, grievances and HR queries, and lead contentious and non-contentious matters for a diverse client base.

You will build strong client relationships, contribute to strategic projects like restructurings and TUPE, and help grow the team through networking and thought leadership.

Qualifications

• Senior employment lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Eligible for Principal Associate, Legal Director, or Partner level.
• Strong technical expertise across contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Proven record in tribunal litigation and advisory work.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Commercial awareness with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Advise with authority across employment law, contracts, policies and HR queries.
• Lead contentious work in Employment Tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal and discrimination.
• Shape strategic projects on restructuring, TUPE transfers and workforce planning.
• Be a trusted adviser, building lasting relationships with employers, HR professionals and senior executives.
• Grow the team through networking, thought leadership and new client opportunities.

Skills

employment law

tribunal litigation

advisory services

drafting

negotiation

client relationships

business development

commercial awareness

Job description

Empower progress. Fuel ideas. Make a difference.

Looking for autonomy, meaningful work and real room to grow, in a team that thrives on collaboration? This could be your next move.

About SA Law

At SA Law, we're the law firm for people who believe life is what you make it. Since 2005, we've helped clients do exactly that. We use the law to unlock progress, protect what matters and achieve what's possible. From the everyday to the extraordinary, we help clients take control and keep moving forward.

As a certified B Corp, we balance purpose with performance. Every decision we make considers our clients, colleagues, communities and the planet. Here, your work counts in every sense.

The role

You’ll join our highly regarded Employment team, which has a strong and loyal client base. You’ll guide businesses and individuals through complex employment law challenges, on matters that shape workplaces and change lives.

What you'll do

• Advise with authority: provide expert guidance across the full spectrum of employment law, from contracts, policies, disciplinaries and grievances to day-to-day HR queries.
• Lead contentious work: represent clients in Employment Tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and redundancy disputes.
• Shape strategic projects: advise corporate clients on large-scale restructuring, TUPE transfers and workforce planning.
• Be a trusted adviser: build lasting relationships with employers, HR professionals and senior executives on their most complex issues.
• Grow the team: drive business development through networking, thought leadership and new client opportunities.

About you

You're a senior employment lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience, ready for a role where your expertise is valued and your impact is visible. We'll consider applications at Principal Associate, Legal Director or Partner level. You'll bring:

• strong technical expertise across contentious and non-contentious employment law
• a proven track record in complex tribunal litigation and advisory work
• the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with clients and referrers
• excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• commercial awareness and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• exceptional written and verbal communication, with the confidence to work alongside clients, experts and counsel.

Why SA Law?

• Clarity: clear expectations and open communication, so you always know where you stand.
• Meaningful work: a varied client base and matters that make a real difference.
• Belonging: an inclusive, collaborative culture where you can be yourself.
• Growth: mentoring and development opportunities, with no ceiling on your ambition.
• Balance: flexible, hybrid working that supports a sustainable career.

Ready to explore what's possible?

We are committed to making our recruitment process fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you’d like to request an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexibility, please contact our HR team in confidence at [e-mail].