Senior Employment Lawyer

Purpose of the role

The Senior Employment Solicitor will deliver high-quality, commercially focused employment law advice to the firm’s employer client base, taking ownership of complex matters and building trusted, long-term client relationships.

The role combines technical excellence with pragmatic, responsive advice across the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The Senior Employment Solicitor will manage their own workload, provide strategic support to clients and work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an exceptional service.

The role also includes supporting the development of more junior colleagues, contributing to knowledge sharing and helping to identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and grow the firm.

Why this role is exciting

This is an opportunity to take a senior role within a growing, commercially focused firm where you will:

• Take ownership of high-quality employment law work and trusted client relationships
• Work with a varied employer client base on complex and commercially important matters
• Influence service delivery, knowledge development and the growth of the firm
• Support and develop colleagues within a collaborative, ambitious and values-led environment

Key accountabilities and responsibilities

• Legal advice and drafting
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice on complex contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Manage matters including disciplinary and grievance processes, performance, absence, discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy, restructuring, TUPE and senior exits.
• Draft and review contracts, policies, handbooks, settlement agreements, correspondence and other employment documentation.
• Provide strategic oversight of employment tribunal matters, working with advocates and external counsel where appropriate.
• Ensure advice is technically accurate, practical, clearly communicated and aligned with firm values and service standards.

Client support and engagement

• Take ownership of key client relationships, delivering responsive, proactive and consistently high-quality support.
• Lead client review meetings, legal health checks, training sessions and strategic discussions.
• Develop a strong understanding of each client’s organisation, priorities, culture and commercial objectives.
• Identify opportunities for additional support and services, recording and progressing these in line with firm processes.
• Support client retention by anticipating needs, communicating effectively and resolving issues constructively.

Technical leadership and team contribution

• Act as a trusted technical resource for colleagues and contribute to the consistent quality of advice across the team.
• Support, mentor and provide constructive feedback to junior solicitors, trainees and paralegals where appropriate.
• Contribute to legal updates, precedents, training materials, internal briefings and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, case law and emerging employment law developments.

Commercial, operational and compliance responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload efficiently, prioritising work to meet deadlines, client expectations and service standards.
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant file management, time recording and management information.
• Comply with SRA requirements, professional obligations, internal policies and the firm’s governance and risk processes.
• Contribute to business development, client proposals, thought leadership and the continuous improvement of services and processes.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, appropriate escalation and ownership of issues through to resolution.

Skills and attributes

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with substantial post-qualification experience in employment law
• Strong technical knowledge across contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Proven ability to manage complex matters and provide pragmatic, commercially aware advice
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication and client management skills
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and confidence managing competing priorities
• Ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively across the firm
• Professional, proactive, solutions-focused and aligned with the firm’s values
• Experience advising employer clients within a law firm, consultancy or retained advisory environment
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues
• Experience delivering client training, webinars or legal updates
• A track record of supporting business development and identifying opportunities to add value for clients

The Company

AdviserPlus, part of the Empowering People Group, is a leading provider of employee relations (ER) transformation solutions. Through an innovative approach, they reshape ways of working, empowering managers to confidently self-serve people matters, enhancing employee experiences while driving cost savings and productivity gains.
Since 2001, AdviserPlus has been simplifying and streamlining HR processes with data-driven ER solutions that create agile, resilient workforces. Its empower platform reduces dependency on HR, allowing professionals to focus on strategic priorities while equipping managers with the confidence to lead effectively.

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AdviserPlus Business Solutions Ltd, Pioneer House, Pioneer Business Park, North Road, Ellesmere Port. CH65 1AD. UK
info@adviserplus.com
0844 327 2293

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