Senior Employment Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor with over 5 years of post-qualification experience. This role, based in Southampton, offers an exceptional opportunity to work in a market-leading employment law team, dealing with complex litigation and client support. The position comes with a competitive salary range of £75k-£100k and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative culture focused on growth and diversity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Strong understanding of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Ability to manage client relationships and foster team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advise major employers on complex employment litigation.
• Support senior-level corporate clients across various sectors.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Employment Law Expertise

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring Junior Lawyers

Business Development

Job description

Job title: Senior Employment Solicitor
Location: Southampton
Salary: £75k-£100k - depending on experience
PQE Level: 5+
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

My client, a UK Top 50 firm, is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer (5+ PQE) to join its market-leading employment law team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a nationally recognised department that regularly advises on matters of complexity and value comparable to those handled by London firms.

You will act for major employers across diverse sectors, including technology, AI, logistics, energy, and infrastructure. The role offers exposure to both contentious and non-contentious work, with a particular focus on complex employment litigation and senior-level corporate support. In addition to delivering high-quality legal advice, you will play a key role in managing client relationships, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to business development initiatives.

This permanent position offers outstanding remuneration, among the most competitive for regional teams, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the Southeast in general, please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*