Senior Employment Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm in East Midlands seeks a Senior Employment Solicitor with 4+ years PQE. The role involves advising corporate clients on employment law matters and supervising junior lawyers. Ideal candidates will have strong advisory experience in a corporate setting and a desire for partnership. A supportive culture and potential route to partnership are offered.

Benefits

Potential route to partnership

Supportive working culture

Exposure to major clients

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Experience advising corporate or commercial sectors.
• Track record of managing contentious and non-contentious matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on employment law matters including unfair dismissal and discrimination.
• Draft and review employment contracts and policies.
• Provide strategic HR and employment guidance to corporate clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Complex employment law advising

Drafting employment contracts

HR guidance

Business development

Education

4+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

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Senior Employment Solicitor, east midlands

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east midlands, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a seasoned Employment Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking and commercially driven law firm? A well-established corporate firm in the East Midlands, is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join their expanding employment team.

About the Firm

This boutique-style corporate law firm is known for its high-calibre client base, advising national and regional employers on the full spectrum of employment law. With a strong presence in the corporate market, they offer a dynamic, growth-oriented environment with a genuine route to partnership for the right candidate.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering strategic employment law advice to corporate clients, including HR leaders, in-house legal teams, and business executives. The caseload will be diverse, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters with a focus on supporting commercial and corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising employers on complex employment law matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancies, TUPE, and restructuring.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and handbooks in line with evolving legislation.
• Providing day-to-day strategic HR and employment law guidance to a diverse range of corporate clients.
• Working closely with the corporate team on transactional matters involving employment due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and trainees, supporting their development and ensuring high-quality client service.
• Playing a key role in business development and the continued growth of the firm’s employment practice.

For you:

• A minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law.
• Strong experience advising employers in the corporate or commercial sectors.
• A solid track record of managing both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Commercial awareness, business development acumen, and a genuine interest in developing client relationships.
• Ambition and leadership potential, with a desire to work towards partnership.

What’s on Offer:

• Potential route to partnership.
• A supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Exposure to high-quality corporate employment work with major clients across a variety of sectors.