Senior Employment Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading niche specialist employment law firm based in Oxfordshire seeks a Senior Employment Solicitor with over 5 years PQE. This role provides excellent career development opportunities, competitive salary, and the chance to work within an agile team focused on high standards and client satisfaction. Ideal for dedicated solicitors looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Passionate and ambitious employment lawyers welcomed.
• Seek greater autonomy and a clear path to partnership.

Responsibilities

• Drafting employment contracts and handling tribunal cases.
• Managing dismissals and advising on restricted covenants.
• Involved in breach of confidence cases and high court advocacy.

Skills

Contentious employment matters

Non-contentious employment matters

Employment tribunal cases

Drafting employment contracts

High court advocacy

Education

Qualified solicitor (5+ PQE)

Job description

Senior Employment Solicitor

5+ PQE

Oxfordshire

Excellent salary and benefits

My client is a niche specialist employment law firm, known for competing with larger London firms in terms of work quality and client satisfaction. They are currently seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor to join their highly respected team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including respondent and claimant work. Responsibilities include drafting employment contracts, handling employment tribunal cases, dismissals, as well as restricted covenants, breach of confidence, and high court advocacy. The role offers a broad range of responsibilities at the leading edge of employment law.

This opportunity is suitable for professionals currently working in strong employment teams who seek greater autonomy and a clearer path to partnership with increased responsibilities and earnings. The team’s agile setup allows the successful candidate to shape their career development without compromising on work quality or client standards. Passionate and ambitious employment lawyers should consider this role as a significant career step.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or other roles in the market, please contact Will Webster for a confidential discussion at 0117 945 1634 or [e-mail].

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture and supporting our clients in achieving the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, or personal characteristics. We celebrate diversity in the workplace. Please note that any level of experience indicated is a guideline only.*