Employment Senior Associate Solicitor – Leading Chambers-Ranked Firm
Reading | Hybrid Working | £70,000-£85,000 + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) looking to step up within a top-tier team? Our client, a highly respected Chambers-ranked law firm in Reading, is expanding its award-winning Employment department and is seeking a skilled Senior Associate to join the team.
Why Apply?
*Market-leading employment practice working with both Claimants and Respondents
*£70,000-£85,000 + private healthcare + strong benefits
*High-quality work, complex matters and immediate responsibility
*Genuine hybrid working & supportive, friendly culture
*Excellent career progression opportunities
The Role:
You will handle a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, acting for individuals and businesses across a wide range of sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
*Advising clients (telephone, written and in-person) on day-to-day and strategic employment law issues
*Drafting employment documentation, including contracts, policies, settlement agreements
*Preparing claim and response forms, witness statements, legal submissions and evidence bundles
*Conducting negotiations on behalf of clients
*Advocacy at Employment Tribunal hearings (previous experience advantageous)
*Managing complex tribunal claims, often involving protected disclosures, discrimination and equal pay
*Supporting clients with restructuring projects, TUPE transfers and workforce changes
*Working collaboratively on larger team matters, including project management on client initiatives
*Responding to helpline queries promptly across areas such as contracts, policies, disciplinaries, grievances and data protection
*Providing employment support on corporate transactions
*Participating in business development activities - seminars, workshops, networking and article writing
*Ensuring timely and accurate billing of files
*Developing deep sector knowledge and maintaining genuine curiosity about clients’ businesses, both commercially and technically
About You:
*5+ PQE gained at a recognised London or regional firm
*Strong technical skills across the full spectrum of employment law
*Confident advisor with excellent drafting, negotiation and communication abilities
*Minimum 2:1 degree
*Interest in marketing and business development is an advantage
*Previous tribunal and advocacy experience beneficial but not essential
What’s On Offer:
A rare opportunity to join a respected, progressive firm offering:
*First-rate work
*A close-knit and supportive team
*Excellent salary and benefits
*Real scope for long-term progression
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
Location: Reading (Hybrid)
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal.
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