Senior Employment Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Reading; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Reading is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in tribunal claims, restructuring, and HR advisory work, within a collaborative and supportive team culture. This position provides excellent mentoring and opportunities for career development while working with top professionals in the field. The salary is competitive, ranging from £78k-£95k based on experience.

Benefits

Hands-on mentoring and development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Mid-to-senior level employment solicitor experience required.
• Experience in handling diverse employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-value tribunal claims.
• Manage complex restructuring and redundancy matters.
• Provide executive contracts and senior-level HR advisory.
• Engage with clients across varying levels.

Skills

High-value tribunal claims

Complex restructuring and redundancy matters

Executive contracts

Senior-level HR advisory work

Job description

Job Details

Job title: Senior Employment Solicitor

Location: Reading

Salary: £78k-£95k - depending on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

About the Role

We are working with a highly regarded employment team, recognised both individually and collectively as one of the most outstanding practices across the Home Counties and Thames Valley. They are seeking a mid‑to‑senior level employment solicitor to join their busy and dynamic team, offering a rare opportunity to work on a wide‑ranging caseload across contentious and non‑contentious employment matters.

This role provides the perfect balance of technical challenge and professional development. You'll handle high‑value tribunal claims, complex restructuring and redundancy matters, executive contracts, and senior‑level HR advisory work for a diverse client base. Alongside this, you will benefit from hands‑on mentoring and development, ensuring you can refine your expertise while building a high‑profile client portfolio.

The team prides itself on a collaborative, supportive culture where individuals are empowered to take ownership of work, contribute to business development, and engage with clients at all levels. For ambitious employment solicitors seeking variety, exposure, and genuine career progression all whilst working alongside some of the finest Employment solicitors in the South East, this represents an exceptional, can't‑miss opportunity.

Contact

Will Webster, Chadwick Nott

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Equal Opportunities Statement

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.