Senior Employment Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Bournemouth seeks an experienced Senior Employment Lawyer with over 4 years of PQE. The role involves managing a diverse caseload including advising on contracts and representing clients in tribunals. The firm offers competitive remuneration, private medical insurance, and hybrid working options. This is a great opportunity to advance within a respected team dedicated to excellence and client care.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in employment law.
• Confidence to manage own cases independently.
• Interest in mentoring and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment matters including contracts and HR processes.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal and High Court.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client relationship management

Practical, commercially focused mindset

Education

At least 4 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law

Job description

Senior Employment Lawyer | 4+ PQE | Bournemouth

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented employment lawyer to join a leading regional firm with an outstanding reputation for quality, collaboration and client care. This is a chance to take on a senior role within a busy and well-supported employment team that advises a wide range of employers and individuals regionally and nationally.

The firm is recognised for its pragmatic and commercially astute advice across sectors including healthcare, technology, marine, construction, and charities, combining technical strength with a personable and down‑to‑earth approach.

The Role

You’ll work on a broad spectrum of employment law matters, including:

• Advising on contracts, policies, handbooks, and HR processes
• Managing disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, and restructuring issues
• Handling TUPE, discrimination, whistleblowing, and dismissal claims
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal and High Court proceedings
• Supporting executive exits, board‑level disputes, and settlement agreements
• Contributing to training, business development, and mentoring initiatives

You’ll have exposure to excellent quality work and supported by senior colleagues who encourage progression and provide a collaborative platform for you to grow your profile and client base.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 4 years’ post‑qualification experience in employment law
• A strong technical background and the confidence to run your own matters
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A practical, commercially focused mindset
• A genuine interest in supporting and developing others within the team

Why This Role?

• Join a highly rated employment team at a respected regional firm
• Work closely with approachable, experienced partners
• Exposure to varied and often high‑value client work
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive remuneration, private medical insurance, and comprehensive benefits
• Supportive and open culture with strong career development pathways

If you’re an experienced employment lawyer looking to progress within a team that values excellence, collaboration and work‑life balance, this is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step.

Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.