Associate / Sr Associate – Employment Solicitor – Cheltenham

Overview

In this role you will provide commercial employment law advice to a broad client base, managing your own varied caseload and supporting the firm’s growth. You will work across contentious and non-contentious matters, draft essential documentation, and represent clients in negotiations and Employment Tribunal proceedings. You will also supervise junior solicitors, contribute to business development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver practical solutions. This is a collaborative, ambitious opportunity at a growing firm with a strong emphasis on client relationships and professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• competitive salary and benefits package
• clear career development pathways
• opportunity for progression
• inclusive culture
• professional growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage own varied caseload with autonomy
• Advise on contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Draft and review contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
• Represent clients in negotiations, Employment Tribunal proceedings, and ADR
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on developments
• Meet time, billing, and financial targets
• Build client and referrer relationships
• Support business development and thought leadership
• Provide TUPE support to Corporate/Property teams
• Conduct due diligence on corporate transactions and draft warranties/indemnities
• Advise on data protection and DSARs
• Supervise and develop junior solicitors, trainees, and paralegals
• Deliver employment law training to clients and colleagues
• Collaborate within the team and across the firm

Key requirements

• England & Wales qualification (or equivalent)
• at least 4 years’ PQE
• strong experience managing employment matters with autonomy
• experience conducting Employment Tribunal proceedings
• excellent drafting, research, negotiation, and communication skills
• meticulous attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work
• practical, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational skills
• confidence in building trusted client and colleague relationships
• proactive business development mindset and team growth
• collaborative working style and commitment to ongoing professional development

• communication
• client relationship building
• collaboration
• employment law expertise
• drafting and negotiation
• Employment Tribunal experience

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