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Employment Solicitor

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Position: Senior Associate - Employment Law
 Location: Northampton
 Experience Level: 6+ PQE (guideline only)

Overview

An established and reputable regional law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Employment Solicitor to join its Northampton office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled employment law specialist to take on a senior position with genuine career progression potential. The role offers a varied blend of contentious and non-contentious employment work for both employer and employee clients.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a diverse caseload of employment matters, including but not limited to:

Unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and redundancy claims

TUPE matters

Employment contracts, policies and handbooks

Settlement agreements

HR advisory work

Provide strategic, commercially-focused advice to clients across a wide range of sectors.

Lead on complex tribunal litigation, including case preparation, advocacy (where applicable), and negotiation.

Act as a senior point of contact within the team, supporting the development and growth of the employment law offering in the Northampton office.

Contribute to business development activities, including seminars, networking, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees, and paralegals. Prior line-management or supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Uphold and promote the firm's values, delivering exceptional client care and maintaining high professional standards.

Skills & Experience

Qualified Solicitor with significant post-qualification experience in employment law.

Strong technical knowledge and proven experience handling complex contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

Excellent communication, drafting and negotiation skills.

Ability to lead on matters independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Demonstrated experience supervising junior team members or a clear aptitude for team leadership.

Commercial awareness and confidence in client engagement and business development.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, client-focused solicitor who enjoys responsibility, is confident managing high-value or complex employment matters, and is enthusiastic about developing others. This role will suit someone looking to progress within a supportive team while taking on meaningful leadership duties.

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge for a highly confidential chat

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