Senior Associate / Junior Partner / Team Leader - Employment Solicitor

Legal Pro Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA private healthcare

Pension scheme with employer matching

Death in Service benefit

Job summary

Legal Pro Recruitment is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor for Northampton to join a respected firm as Senior Associate, Junior Partner, or Team Leader. The role offers leadership responsibilities, supervision of junior lawyers, and a mix of contentious and non-contentious work.

You will work with a leading Employment Partner, support growth, and contribute to strategic employment matters across sectors in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years UK Post Qualification Experience in employment law.
• Proven ability to manage a full caseload independently from instruction through to completion.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers or trainees.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advise employer clients including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and listed companies, as well as employees.
• Draft and advise on settlement agreements, employment contracts, and workplace policies.
• Advise on restructuring projects, changes to employment terms, and redundancy exercises.
• Provide strategic advice on senior management and board-level employment disputes.
• Deliver day-to-day employment law and HR advisory support.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Team mentoring

Business development

Education

UK PQE 5+ years in Employment Law

Job description

Senior Associate / Junior Partner / Team Leader - Employment Solicitor

Job Openings Senior Associate / Junior Partner / Team Leader - Employment Solicitor

About the job Senior Associate / Junior Partner / Team Leader - Employment Solicitor

Location: Northampton (Office-Based / Hybrid Available)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

About the Role

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its growing team in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate, Junior Partner, or experienced Employment Lawyer who is ready to take on a leadership role within a supportive and ambitious department.

The successful candidate will work closely with a leading Employment Partner and play an important role in the next phase of growth for the team. The role offers genuine leadership opportunities, including supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, while managing a varied caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

The firm has strong recognition in the Legal 500 and provides a collaborative environment with excellent support across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters
• Advising employer clients including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and listed companies, as well as employees
• Drafting and advising on settlement agreements, employment contracts, and workplace policies
• Advising on restructuring projects, changes to employment terms, and redundancy exercises
• Assisting clients with Modern Slavery Act compliance and related regulatory obligations
• Providing strategic advice on senior management and board-level employment disputes
• Delivering day-to-day employment law and HR advisory support
• Assisting with data protection compliance issues relating to employment matters
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings
• Collaborating with other teams including Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Litigation, and Commercial Property

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years UK Post Qualification Experience in employment law
• Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently from instruction through to completion
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers or trainees
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Excellent organisational and case management abilities
• Interest in business development and supporting team growth
• A proactive and collaborative approach to leadership within a legal team

The Team

The successful candidate will work closely with a leading Employment Partner as part of a growing Employment Law team. The department advises a wide range of clients across multiple sectors and collaborates closely with other specialist teams within the firm.

This role offers genuine scope for leadership and influence, making it ideal for a solicitor looking to progress into a senior leadership or partnership pathway.

Benefits and Progression

• Opportunity to work within a Legal 500-recognised firm with a strong reputation
• Clear pathway towards leadership and senior roles within the department
• Exposure to complex and high-quality employment law work
• Support from an award-winning marketing team to assist with business development

Financial and Protection Benefits

• Competitive market-rate salary depending on experience
• Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 4%
• Death in Service benefit paying three times annual salary (after qualifying period)
• Group Income Protection / Permanent Health Insurance providing income support after extended sickness absence (eligible roles)

Health and Lifestyle Benefits

• BUPA private healthcare for eligible roles after completion of probation
• Competitive annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid volunteer leave and long service awards
• Access to discounted gym memberships, health screening options, and retail discounts

Additional Benefits

• Access to a salary sacrifice car scheme, offering a tax-efficient way to lease vehicles including hybrid and electric options
• EV-friendly scheme with potential charging points across firm offices