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Senior Employment Solicitor 5+ PQE - Leading Employment & Discrimination Law Firm - Remote working

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a prestigious, well-established boutique law firm specialising in Employment & Discrimination law. The firm is looking for a Senior Solicitor to join their growing team, with no upper limit on experience!

Specialising in employment discrimination, particularly in areas like disability, illness, and mental health in the workplace, this firm has built a reputation for handling complex and high-profile cases with outstanding outcomes.

Their client base is diverse and includes senior executives, C-suite individuals, and clients from various sectors including financial services and law firms.

About the Role:

As a Senior Employment Solicitor, you will take a lead role in managing high-value, high-stakes cases, and advise on a range of discrimination-related issues.

You'll represent clients in tribunal hearings, negotiations, and mediations, while providing expert guidance on complex employment matters.

This is also a role where you will have opportunities to enhance your professional profile through business development initiatives such as writing articles, speaking at industry events, and deepening client relationships.

For a senior level candidate who can offer a safe pair of hands, this role can be offered remotely and you can therefore work from anywhere in the country - there may be a requirement every so often to visit the team in London, but this is totally negotiable and open for discussion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of complex discrimination matters, including disability, mental health, and harassment;
• Advise employees, senior executives, and C-suite clients on workplace rights, including grievances, disciplinaries, and exit packages;
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and tribunal hearings;
• Take an active role in business development activities, including writing for industry publications and building client relationships;
• Work alongside senior team members, with mentorship and the opportunity to shape the direction of the practice.

About You:

The firm is looking for a Senior Employment Solicitor with substantial experience in employment law, ideally experienced within discrimination and human rights, or coming with a passion for getting into this area.

The ideal candidate will have a strong client-focused approach, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

You should have a passion for this niche area of law and a track record of success in handling complex cases. Whether you have a background in claimant work or you've gained experience in a different area of employment law, you will have a proven ability to manage and advise on high-value matters.

Experience in litigation, advisory work, or managing high-profile cases is essential, and you should be motivated to develop your expertise in this field.

What's on Offer:

• Flexibility: remote working available for those who are not commutable to the office in London.
• If you're in/near London then you will be expected to go into the office to collaborate but with plenty of hybrid working, allowing you to split your time between home and the office in London, with a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Career Growth: Build your practice and expertise with the full support of a highly experienced team.
• Competitive Salary: A competitive salary package, including discretionary bonuses based on personal and firm performance, plus benefits such as healthcare, pension, and generous holiday allowances.
• Supportive, Dynamic Team: Join a small but highly skilled team, led by Chambers and Legal 500-ranked partners.
• Personal Development: Opportunities for both professional and personal growth in a supportive environment.