Solicitor/Associate - Dispute Resolution in Guildford

An established and forward‐thinking regional law firm is seeking a talented Employment Solicitor to join its growing team in Guildford. The firm is widely recognised for delivering high‐quality legal services across the South‐East and London, with a reputation built on a genuinely people‐centred culture. Formed through strategic growth and known for its commitment to long‐term career development, the firm combines a modern, collaborative way of working with access to high‐value, technically interesting matters.

With a "human first" ethos, the organisation places strong emphasis on wellbeing, flexibility and professional progression, offering an environment where lawyers can thrive while working on matters that match the quality of many City practices. This is an exceptional opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join a well‐respected and dynamic team supporting a broad client base of employers, senior executives and individuals across numerous sectors.

You will manage your own caseload of both contentious and non‐contentious employment matters, advising on HR queries, disciplinary and grievance issues, settlement agreements, employment contracts, policies and redundancies, as well as running and assisting with Employment Tribunal claims. You will also work closely with senior members of the team on more complex and high‐value instructions, including restructures, TUPE, discrimination claims, whistleblowing matters and restrictive covenant disputes.

You will also have the chance to participate in the delivery of seminars, workshops and training sessions for HR professionals and senior management, supporting the team's profile and enhancing your own expertise. This is a supportive and ambitious environment where you can develop a strong reputation within employment law and advance your career with clear scope for progression.

You will be a qualified solicitor with experience advising on a broad range of contentious and non‐contentious employment matters for employer and employee clients. Most importantly, you will align with the firm's people‐focused values and be committed to delivering a high‐quality, human‐centred service.

You will join a firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers an environment built around support, respect and career development. The firm promotes healthy working practices, flexibility and work‐life balance while providing exposure to high‐quality employment work and strong internal networks across its offices. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you will benefit from a culture that values personal growth, innovation and long‐term professional success.

This is an opportunity to become part of a well‐regarded and collegiate team, working within a firm that is committed to being one of the best regional employers in the legal sector.