Employment Solicitor (Partner / Senior Associate stepping to Partner)
We are a well-established and forward-thinking law firm with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to both business and private clients.
As part of our continued growth strategy, we are seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor at Partner level (or a Senior Associate ready to step up) to lead and expand our employment offering across the firm.
Job Details
Location
Flexible
Department
Employment Lawyer
Employment type
Full Time
Date added
Jun, 29, 2026
Job Description
The Role
As an Employment Partner, you will play a key role in developing and leading the firm’s employment law services. You will handle a broad and high-quality caseload, while also driving strategic growth and team development.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising employers and employees across the full spectrum of employment law
- Managing both contentious and non-contentious matters, including:
- Tribunal claims
- Redundancy and restructuring
- Disciplinary and grievance processes
- Employment contracts, policies, and handbooks
- Settlement agreements
- Developing and growing the department through business development and networking
Key Requirements
We are looking for a commercially-minded and driven solicitor who is ready to take ownership of a department and contribute at a strategic level.
You will ideally have:
- Significant post-qualification experience in employment law
- A strong background advising employer clients
- Experience managing complex and sensitive matters independently
- A track record of business development and client relationship management
- The ambition and capability to lead and grow a department
- Excellent communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach
How to apply
For a confidential discussion, please contact directly or submit your CV and a brief overview of your experience and ambitions.
