Senior Employment Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for a diverse client base, including high-value tribunal claims and complex restructuring. You will work within a busy, high-performing team that values development, mentoring, and ownership of work. The position offers opportunities to build a high-profile client portfolio and contribute to business development. You will collaborate across the employment team within a culture that supports growth and professional progression. This role provides meaningful impact through advisory work, strategic HR guidance, and senior-level client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value tribunal claims and complex restructuring/redundancy matters
• Draft and negotiate executive contracts
• Provide HR advisory support to a diverse client base
• Contribute to business development and client relationship building
• Receive mentoring and develop expertise while expanding the client portfolio

Key requirements

• 5+ PQE
• Mid-to-senior level with experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Proven ability to handle high-value matters and contribute to client service

• collaborative mindset
• ownership of work
• client-focused communication
• employment law (contentious and non-contentious)
• tribunal claims handling
• restructuring and redundancy matters

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