Senior Employment Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor to join their team in Guildford. This role offers a competitive salary between £80,000 and £90,000, depending on experience, along with high-calibre work and clear progression opportunities, including potential partnership. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years' PQE in employment law, strong client-handling skills, and a keen interest in business development. This firm promotes a supportive culture and offers flexible working options.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• 4-8 years' PQE in employment law.
• Strong technical expertise with experience managing complex matters.
• Confident working autonomously and contributing at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Advise a high-quality client base on employment matters.
• Manage complex contentious and non-contentious employment cases.
• Support and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Client-handling skills

Business development

Autonomous working

Education

Qualified solicitor or lawyer in England & Wales

Job description

My client, a prestigious Top 100 UK law firm is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor to join its well-established and highly regarded team in Guildford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer to take on a senior role with high levels of responsibility, client exposure, and clear progression prospects.

You will play a key role within the employment team, advising a high-quality client base that includes employers, senior executives, and businesses across a range of sectors. The work is varied and intellectually stimulating, including:

• Complex contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
• Strategic advisory work for employers, including restructures, redundancies, and TUPE
• Drafting and negotiating senior executive service agreements and settlement agreements
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers
• Business development and strengthening client relationships

About you

Qualified solicitor or lawyer in England & Wales with 4-8 years' PQE in employment law

Strong technical expertise with experience managing complex matters

Commercially minded with excellent client-handling skills

Confident working autonomously and contributing at a senior level

Interested in business development and long‑term career progression

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000, depending on experience

High‑calibre work within a respected Top 100 firm

Clear pathway for progression, including partnership potential

Supportive, collaborative culture with strong work‑life balance

Comprehensive benefits package and flexible working options

This is a standout opportunity for a senior employment solicitor looking to further their career within a leading firm in the South East.

For more information please reach out to Ashleigh Curtis or click apply with your CV.

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