Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate – Employment

Overview

In this role you will join DWF’s national Employment team to advise on a broad range of employment matters for diverse clients, from SMEs to multinationals. You will collaborate with corporate and commercial colleagues on transactions and lead tribunal matters when needed. The role emphasizes practical, commercially focused guidance and strong client relationships. You will work in a collaborative, career‑driven environment with opportunities to develop and influence high‑profile employment work.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• inclusive environment
• career development prospects
• equal opportunities employer
• support for adjustments or accommodations
• competitive rewards

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for a diverse client base
• Provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice on issues including TUPE, restructures, contracts, policies, disciplinaries and senior exits
• Support employment law aspects of mergers, acquisitions and strategic transactions with Corporate and Commercial teams
• Take ownership of employment tribunal matters from pleadings to strategy and advocacy when appropriate
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor
• Support the development of junior lawyers through coaching and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to business development through networking, client training, thought leadership and identifying growth opportunities
• Collaborate with Employment, Pensions and wider legal teams to deliver seamless client solutions
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines while upholding high technical standards and client care

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Employment Law
• Track record of practical, commercial and strategic advice to employer clients
• Experience managing own caseload with autonomy
• Tribunal experience and handling disputes end-to-end
• Experience advising on TUPE and employment issues in corporate transactions and M&A
• Strong drafting, negotiation and client management skills
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide pragmatic advice
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities
• Collaborative approach and willingness to mentor junior team members
• Experience in national, international or well-regarded regional practice is advantageous

• collaborative approach
• client-focused
• strong communication
• employment law expertise
• TUPE knowledge
• dispute resolution and tribunals

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