Senior Employment Solicitor

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern commercial law firm in Surrey seeks a Senior Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join their team. You will handle a diverse range of employment matters, collaborating with clients from independent schools to AIM-listed companies. The role offers a hybrid work model emphasizing work-life balance and a supportive culture. Ideal candidates will have strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills to navigate both contentious and non-contentious issues effectively.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Supportive culture

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE or equivalent with strong technical expertise.
• Ability to manage both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Confident working autonomously while benefiting from teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contracts, severance, redundancy, and tribunal disputes.
• Collaborate with corporate team on transactions.
• Contribute to the growth of the employment practice.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (5+ years PQE or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Employment Solicitor

Location: Surrey Salary: £65,000-£80,000 DOE PQE Level: 5+ PQE Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-time

Our client is a modern and forward‑thinking commercial firm recognised in the Legal 500 and they are seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their growing practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse client base, from owner‑managed businesses and independent schools to AIM‑listed companies and global organisations. You will advise on both contentious and non‑contentious employment matters, including contracts, severance, redundancy, tribunal disputes, and strategic HR support. You'll also collaborate with our corporate team on transactions and play a key role in shaping the continued growth of our employment practice.

We are looking for a qualified solicitor (5+ years PQE or equivalent) with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills. You should be confident working autonomously while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative team environment. The firm values work‑life balance with a hybrid working arrangement and supportive culture.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Surrey or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews 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 to 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, culture or any 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.