Senior Associate Employment Solicitor (FT/PT)

HighPoint; City Of London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Central London is seeking a Senior Associate Employment Solicitor to provide expert legal advice on employment law. Candidates must be qualified Solicitors in England & Wales with at least 6 years of PQE. The role offers flexible working arrangements, and strong communication skills are essential for advising clients and supporting HR issues. Join a fast-growing firm that values innovation and remote collaboration.

Benefits

Fully Remote

Flexible Hours

25 days Holiday

1 Treat Yourself Day Annually

Life Insurance

Private Healthcare

Incentive Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years PQE experience in employment law.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience in contentious and non-contentious law is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on all aspects of employment law.
• Draft contracts of employment, policies, and procedures.
• Advise clients on HR and workplace issues.
• Maintain accurate records on case management.

Skills

Qualified Solicitors in England & Wales with min 6 years PQE experience in employment law

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong advocacy and negotiation skills

Attention to detail with a high degree of analytical thinking

Sound Office 365 skills

Strong client relation skills

Confident and enthusiastic team player

Tools

Office 365

Case management systems

Time and billing systems

Job description

Overview

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor Benefits:

• Fully Remote
• Flexible Hours
• 25 days Holiday
• 1 Treat Yourself Day Annually
• Life Insurance
• Private Healthcare
• Incentive Bonus Scheme

A great opportunity with a well established and fast growing City based firm, with clients in a broad range of sectors including hospitality, financial services, technology, media and professional services; some with an international presence.

Join a team of specialists, full-time or part-time, offering a wide range of services to both employers and employees with a focus on issue management and resolution, immigration, training and compliance with the fast changing, regulatory landscape.

Since its inception, the firm has successfully adopted a fully remote, flexible operating model which allows it to offer careers to those who thrive supporting clients in Central London and the City without the requirement for onerous daily commuting. Travel to London required for a monthly all staff meeting and client meetings as required.

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on all aspects of employment law including employee relations, TUPE, employment contracts and settlement agreements.
• Advise clients on HR and workplace issues.
• Provide advice and guidance on company restructures, consultations and redundancies.
• Draft contracts of employment, policies and procedures in accordance with current UK employment law and regulations.
• Draft settlement agreements for employers, and review and advise on settlement agreements for individuals.
• Advise and represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings.
• Assist clients with dispute resolution, and promote the mediation services offered.
• Build strong relationships with clients through provision of expert advice and clear communication.
• Attend client meetings in person and via Teams.
• Maintain accurate records on case management and time and billing systems.
• Maintain CPD and ensure a full understanding of developments in employment legislation and keep informed of recent case law.
• Contribute to marketing and business development initiatives e.g. attend networking events, regular posts on LinkedIn, client seminars and training events.

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Solicitors in England & Wales with min 6 years PQE experience in employment law.
• Ideally but not essentially, experienced in contentious and non-contentious law.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of analytical thinking.
• Sound Office 365 skills and competent user of case management and time and billing systems.
• Strong client relation skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence and commercial awareness.
• Must be a confident and enthusiastic team player, adept at working remotely and collaborating with colleagues using modern communication tools e.g. Teams, WhatsApp.

Thank you for your application however due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.