Senior Employment Law Solicitor in Chester

Job Title: Senior Employment Law Solicitor
Location: Chester

Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

A rare opportunity to focus on the quality of your advice and expertise – not billing targets!

Were recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing, people-first legal services provider that is looking for an experienced Senior Employment Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This is a standout role for someone who thrives on variety, wants to work with a broad range of clients and industries and values a supportive, culture-led workplace.

As a Senior Employment Solicitor, youll deliver exceptional, legally compliant advice across a dedicated portfolio of clients nationwide. Youll handle a broad range of employment issues including restructuring, TUPE, discrimination and settlement negotiations – building strong, long-lasting relationships along the way.

This role offers variety, autonomy and real impact in a supportive, culture-led workplace.

Whats on offer:

• No billing targets allowing you to focus on client outcomes and delivering quality advice
• Varied caseload from SMEs to mid-market clients, covering complex and multi-party Employment Tribunal matters
• Client exposure work across multiple sectors, with real input into strategy and client relationships
• Career progression genuine opportunities to grow and develop in a thriving business
• Culture-first company a supportive, collaborative environment that values its people

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, commercially focused advice and documentation for Employment Tribunal cases
• Manage a varied caseload independently, including complex or multi-party matters
• Ensure all advice is timely, legally compliant and aligned with clients commercial goals
• Supervise, mentor and support junior team members
• Liaise with ACAS, employee representatives and litigants in person during proceedings
• Build strong relationships with key clients and support their ongoing needs
• Contribute to internal training, process improvement and business development opportunities
• Support the commercial team with client insights, proposals and renewals
• Maintain accurate records, meet KPIs, and uphold professional and regulatory standards

Skills and Experience:

• Qualified legal professional (Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive) and commercial experience post qualification

Competencies:

• Excellent technical and up-to-date knowledge of employment law
• Proven in-depth knowledge of key areas
• Ability to work efficiently within a fixed fee model
• Strong prioritisation skills and ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards
• Commercially aware with a strong client care focus
• Demonstrated achievement of business objectives and client satisfaction
• Team player with behaviours aligned to a positive workplace culture

Personal Qualities:

• Independent, impartial and objective
• Presentable, confident and professional
• Calm under pressure, conscientious, responsible
• Proactive, enthusiastic, highly organised and responsive to client and colleague needs

Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply today to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise truly makes a difference! This growing business genuinely puts people and progress at the heart of what they do.

We look forward to hearing from you!

**Roberts Webb Recruitment are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of this company and role**