At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex employment cases and advise employers on various legal matters.
- Company: Leading commercial law firm with a strong reputation in employment law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Genuine progression opportunities towards Legal Director or Partner level.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and work on high-quality cases with top employers.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 6 years' PQE.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 100000 £ per year.
Your new company This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading commercial law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality employment law advice to employers across the UK.
The firm boasts a well-established employment practice and advises clients ranging from SMEs and owner-managed businesses through to large national organisations and public sector bodies.
Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of work, the team is now seeking an experienced Senior Associate to play a key role in the ongoing success and development of the practice.
Your new role As a Senior Associate within the employment team, you will be responsible for managing a broad and complex caseload of respondent employment matters while supporting the wider growth of the department.
Key responsibilities will include: Advising employers on a full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
Managing complex Employment Tribunal claims from inception through to final hearing.
Providing strategic advice on disciplinary, grievance, discrimination and whistleblowing matters.
Advising on restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers and workforce management issues.
Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, senior executive agreements and workplace policies.
Supporting and mentoring junior solicitors within the team.
Contributing to business development initiatives and strengthening existing client relationships.
This role offers exposure to high-quality work alongside recognised employment specialists in a collaborative and supportive environment.
What you 'll need to succeed Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales or Chartered Legal Executive with 6 years' PQE.
Strong respondent employment law experience gained within private practice.
Demonstrable experience handling complex Employment Tribunal litigation.
Excellent technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
A proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous.
Strong communication and business development skills.
What you'll get in return A competitive salary of up to £100,000 depending on experience.
Access to high-quality respondent employment work.
Genuine progression opportunities towards Legal Director or Partner level.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Opportunity to develop and strengthen client relationships with leading employers.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Employment Senior Associate (6 PQE) employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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