Solicitor

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English