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Job Title: Associate Employment Solicitor
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, birthday off, holiday buy/sell scheme, pension scheme, death in service benefit, bonus scheme, paid parking, BUPA, flexible working, long service awards
About the Company:
This well-regarded regional law firm is recognised for its strength across multiple practice areas and has built a reputation as a modern, supportive, and ambitious place to work. Known for fostering career growth and progression, the firm offers excellent prospects for those looking to make a long-term impact, including partnership opportunities for the right candidate.
Role Summary:
We are seeking an ambitious Associate Solicitor to lead the Employment department, driving its expansion and development. This is a rare chance for someone with proven experience in employment law to step into a leadership role with future partnership prospects, while working in a firm that prioritises work-life balance and team support.
Key Responsibilities:
• Represent a wide range of private and public sector clients on all aspects of employment law — enhancing your profile and visibility in the sector
• Advise and support clients on the full range of employment tribunal litigation — ensuring strong outcomes and client trust
• Mentor and develop the employment team — shaping the next generation of employment law specialists
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in other departments — broadening your professional reach and strengthening cross-departmental relationships
Requirements:
• Proven experience advising both employers and employees across the full spectrum of employment law
• Strong technical, drafting, and client management skills
• Confident advocacy skills with the ability to represent clients effectively
• Ambition to progress towards partnership
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex legal matters into accessible advice
• Personable, commercially aware, and highly organised, with the ability to manage pressure and deadlines
If this role isn’t quite right, it’s still worth speaking to one of our specialist team — we may be working on something that hasn’t hit the market yet.
Related Job Titles: Employment Lawyer, Employment Law Associate, Senior Employment Solicitor, Employment Law Specialist, Employment Partner
