Full job descriptionSenior Associate Employment Solicitor
Location: Reading
Salary: £80,000 – £110,000 + Excellent Benefits
Experience: 7+ Years PQE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate Employment Solicitor to join the highly regarded Employment team of a Legal 100 law firm with a strong national presence.
Renowned for delivering commercially focused advice to a diverse client base, the team advises national and international businesses, owner-managed companies, charities, educational institutions and senior executives on the full spectrum of employment law matters. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious practice recognised for its technical expertise, high-quality work and long-standing client relationships.
The Role
Working alongside leading Employment Partners, you will advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:
*Providing strategic day-to-day employment law advice to employers across a range of sectors
*Advising on complex disciplinary, grievance, performance management and capability issues
*Managing Employment Tribunal claims from inception through to final hearing
*Advising on redundancies, restructures, TUPE transfers and business reorganisations
*Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, service agreements, policies and staff handbooks
*Advising on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and business sales
*Advising senior executives on settlement agreements, restrictive covenants and exits
*Supporting business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships
*Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers while contributing to the continued growth of the Employment team
About You
The successful candidate will have:
*At least 7+ years’ PQE gained within a recognised Employment team.
*Strong experience advising employer clients on a broad range of employment law matters.
*Employment Tribunal litigation experience.
*Excellent technical knowledge combined with strong commercial awareness.
*Outstanding drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.
*Experience managing client relationships and developing new business opportunities.
*The confidence to supervise junior team members and manage complex matters independently.
*A proactive, collaborative and client-focused approach.
The Firm
This Legal 100 law firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional legal advice across a wide range of practice areas. With offices nationwide, the firm combines the resources and quality of a national practice with a supportive and collaborative culture.
The Employment team is consistently recognised for advising on complex and high-value matters, offering lawyers exposure to premium-quality work, genuine career progression and the opportunity to work alongside recognised experts in the field.
What’s on Offer?
*Salary of £80,000 – £110,000, depending on experience
*Annual bonus scheme
*Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
*Private medical insurance
*Generous pension contribution
*Enhanced annual leave entitlement
*Comprehensive learning and development programme
*Clear pathway for career progression within a nationally recognised Employment practice
*High-quality work with an established and loyal client base
If you are a Senior Associate Employment Solicitor looking to join a leading Legal 100 firm offering exceptional work, genuine career progression and a supportive culture, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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