Senior Associate Employment Solicitor – Leading Regional Law Firm

2025; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in the UK seeks a Senior Associate Employment Solicitor. The role involves advising on complex employment issues and requires 5-8 years' PQE. Benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and flexible working options. This firm values diversity and offers a supportive culture for personal growth.

Benefits

Market leading salary with discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)

Travel allowance or car park reimbursement

Flexible and hybrid working options

Supportive and inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Experienced in employer-side advisory and contentious work.
• Strong technical expertise in employment law, including both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Experience in a City firm or a leading national/regional practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of employment matters.
• Advise clients on complex employment law issues including tribunal litigation.
• Draft employment contracts, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Technical expertise in employment law

Excellent drafting skills

Business development acumen

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Education

5-8 years' PQE

Job description

Overview

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor – Leading Regional Law Firm

Full-time / Part-time Considered

Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for your next career move? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top-ranked employment, pensions, and immigration team within a leading regional law firm. With high-profile clients and a growing caseload of complex employment matters, this role is ideal for an ambitious solicitor ready to take their career to the next level.

The Role

As a Senior Associate in this well-respected team, you will handle a broad range of employment matters, with a particular focus on employer-side advisory and contentious work. You will be advising clients across multiple industries on complex employment law issues, including:

• Employee relations and HR advisory work
• Tribunal and High Court litigation
• TUPE and outsourcing arrangements
• Employment aspects of corporate transactions (M&A)
• Drafting employment contracts, policies, and procedures
• Advising senior executives on termination, settlement agreements, and restrictive covenants
• With strong business development skills, you will also play a key role in building client relationships and contributing to the team’s continued success.

This collaborative and ambitious team is known for its high-quality work, advising national and international businesses, high-profile executives, and industry leaders on employment law matters. The team works closely with other practice areas, including corporate, immigration, and pensions, offering a fully integrated service to clients.

Who We’re Looking For

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• 5-8 years' PQE (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
• Experience in a City firm or a leading national/regional practice
• Strong technical expertise in employment law, including contentious and non-contentious matters
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
• Business development acumen with the ability to nurture client relationships
• Commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic solutions
• A collaborative and proactive approach to working in a team environment

Desirable Experience

While not essential, experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:

• TUPE transfers and outsourcing arrangements
• Employment agencies and worker status issues
• Business immigration (sponsorship compliance, right to work checks)
• Financial services regulatory employment matters
• Pensions-related employment issues

What’s on Offer?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a firm that genuinely values its people. Benefits include:

• Market leading salary with discretionary bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Travel allowance or car park reimbursement
• Flexible and hybrid working options (2-3 days per week in the office)
• Supportive and inclusive working culture
• Recognition in major legal industry awards, including The Times Best Law Firms 2024

This firm is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering an environment where all employees can thrive. If you are looking to work at a firm that combines high-quality work with a fantastic culture, this could be the perfect fit for you.

If you are an Employment Solicitor looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking firm with an outstanding reputation, we’d love to hear from you.