Senior Employment Solicitor

Senior Employment Solicitor

Location: Northampton
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded firm in Northampton. The firm is seeking a skilled professional, ideally with 3 years PQE up to Senior Associate level, to handle a diverse caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. This role offers the chance to work independently while also mentoring junior team members and contributing to the firm's strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Caseload Management: Independently manage a varied caseload from initial instruction to completion, providing expert legal advice to employer clients across a range of industries including SMEs, OMBs, and listed companies, as well as acting for employees.
• Contentious and Non-Contentious Work: Handle a broad spectrum of employment law issues including settlement agreements, Modern Slavery Act compliance, corporate support for M&A transactions, restructuring, changing terms and conditions, and large-scale redundancy exercises.
• Advisory Role: Provide strategic advice on Boardroom and Senior Management Team (SMT) disputes, operational HR matters, and data protection compliance.
• Tribunal Representation: Represent clients in employment tribunals, ensuring comprehensive preparation and effective advocacy.
• Project Collaboration: Work on multidisciplinary projects in conjunction with the Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Litigation, and Commercial Property teams.
• Business Development: Leverage support from the award-winning Marketing Team to identify and pursue business development opportunities. Contribute to marketing efforts and assist in the growth of the firm's client base.

Professional Growth:

This role offers genuine scope for career advancement. The firm is committed to supporting your growth, with many current partners having trained and progressed within the firm. You will have the opportunity to influence key areas such as budgets, recruitment, marketing, and business development, and contribute to the overall strategy for developing your chosen market.

About You:

• Experience: Ideally 3 years PQE up to Senior Associate level in employment law, with the ability to manage a diverse caseload independently.
• Leadership: Competent in providing guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Client-Focused: Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse client base.
• Strategic Thinker: Capable of providing high-level strategic advice and contributing to the firm’s growth and development.
• Team Player: Willing to collaborate with other departments on multidisciplinary projects.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work within a Legal 500 recognised team with a diverse client base.
• Supportive environment with genuine prospects for career progression, including potential to advance to Head of Team or Board positions.
• First-class marketing and business development support to help grow your client base and advance your career.

This role is ideal for a driven and experienced Employment Solicitor looking for a challenging and rewarding career with opportunities for growth and progression. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now to join a forward-thinking and supportive firm.