Employment Senior Associate/Partner

Senior Employment Solicitor / Partner 7+ PQE | London, City | Top Tier L500 & HNW Chambers Ranked | Hybrid Working and Flexible Working schemes

The Firm:

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded, Top Tier Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth ranked law firm with an established reputation for delivering exceptional client service and commercially focused legal advice.

The firm has built a strong presence across the South East and London markets, acting for a broad range of businesses, entrepreneurs, owner-managed companies, and high-net-worth individuals. Known for its collaborative culture and long-standing client relationships, the firm continues to invest heavily in its people, infrastructure, and growth plans.

Flexible and hybrid working is embedded within the firm's culture, providing lawyers with the autonomy to balance high-quality client work alongside personal commitments.

The Employment team is recognised for its technical expertise, commercial approach, and ability to deliver practical solutions for clients. As part of the firm's wider strategic growth plans, the department is entering an exciting phase of expansion, creating a significant opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer to play a key role in shaping its future direction.

The Role:

The firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer with a minimum of 7 years' PQE to join the team in a senior capacity.

This role offers a broad mix of advisory, transactional, and contentious employment work, primarily acting for employers across a diverse client base.

Matters include:

• Corporate support and employment aspects of business transactions
• Unfair and wrongful dismissal claims
• Redundancy and restructuring projects
• Restrictive covenants and post-termination disputes
• Senior executive and HR advisory work
• Day-to-day employment law support for commercial clients

Beyond technical legal work, this position offers genuine influence within a growing department. The successful individual will contribute to the strategic development of the practice, strengthen existing client relationships, and play a leading role in driving future growth.

The firm is particularly interested in individuals who enjoy business development and are motivated by the opportunity to help build and expand a successful practice.

Why This Role?

• Join a Top Tier Legal 500 and Chambers HNW ranked firm with an established reputation and strong market presence.
• Play a key role in the growth of a highly regarded Employment team that forms an important part of the firm's future strategy.
• Enjoy genuine autonomy and influence, with the opportunity to shape the direction of the department.
• Work alongside respected lawyers across multiple disciplines, benefiting from strong internal referral networks.
• Develop and expand your own client relationships within a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.
• Access flexible hybrid working arrangements that promote both professional success and work-life balance.
• Clear progression opportunities, including a pathway for individuals seeking a long-term leadership role.
• Join a collaborative and collegiate culture where teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and professional development are genuinely valued.

The Candidate & Benefits:

• The successful candidate will be an experienced Employment Solicitor with at least 7 years' PQE and a strong track record of advising employer clients.
• You will possess excellent technical expertise across a broad range of employment law matters and demonstrate a commercial, solutions-focused approach to client service.

The firm is particularly interested in lawyers who:

• Have an established profile and network within London and the surrounding regions.
• Are confident managing complex employment matters with minimal supervision.
• Enjoy developing client relationships and generating new business opportunities.
• Have strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Thrive within a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the growth and long-term success of a department.
• A following would be advantageous, although the firm is equally interested in speaking with ambitious lawyers who can demonstrate a strong business development track record and growth mindset.
• The firm offers a highly competitive remuneration package tailored to the experience and profile of the successful candidate.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• High-quality and varied client work.
• A supportive and collaborative culture.
• Genuine progression and leadership opportunities.
• Strong cross-referral opportunities across the wider firm.
• Ongoing professional development and investment in your career.
• The chance to play a meaningful role in the growth of a respected and ambitious practice.

Apply now for immediate consideration.