Senior Employment Solicitor

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor to join their market‑leading team in Eastleigh. The role involves acting for major employers in sectors such as technology and energy, providing high‑quality legal advice, and mentoring junior lawyers. A minimum of 5 years PQE as an Employment Lawyer is required, with focus on both contentious and non-contentious work. This position comes with an excellent remuneration package and a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years PQE in Employment Law.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious contexts is essential.
• Strong legal research and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Act for major employers across technology, AI, logistics, energy, and infrastructure.
• Deliver high‑quality legal advice and manage client relationships.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Contentious and non-contentious legal work

Strong litigation skills

Corporate support experience

Client relationship management

Mentorship ability

Education

5+ years PQE as an Employment Lawyer

Job description

Senior Employment Solicitor – Southampton

We are a UK Top 50 firm seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer (5+ PQE) to join our market‑leading team. The role offers exposure to both contentious and non‑contentious work, with a focus on complex employment litigation and senior‑level corporate support.

Key responsibilities

• Act for major employers across technology, AI, logistics, energy and infrastructure.
• Deliver high‑quality legal advice and manage client relationships.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE and experienced Employment Lawyer.
• Strong litigation and corporate support skills.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration, regional teams, comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative culture.

Contact

Will Webster – Tel: [phone] | Mob: [phone] | Email: [e-mail]

We are an equal opportunities employer.