Employment Associate Solicitor

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor Location: Reading Salary: £80,000 – £110,000 + Excellent Benefits Experience: 7+ Years PQE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate Employment Solicitor to join the highly regarded Employment team of a Legal 100 law firm with a strong national presence. Renowned for delivering commercially focused advice to a diverse client base, the team advises national and international businesses, owner-managed companies, charities, educational institutions and senior executives on the full spectrum of employment law matters. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious practice recognised for its technical expertise, high-quality work and long-standing client relationships. The Role Working alongside leading Employment Partners, you will advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including: • Providing strategic day-to-day employment law advice to employers across a range of sectors • Advising on complex disciplinary, grievance, performance management and capability issues • Managing Employment Tribunal claims from inception through to final hearing • Advising on redundancies, restructures, TUPE transfers and business reorganisations • Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, service agreements, policies and staff handbooks • Advising on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and business sales • Advising senior executives on settlement agreements, restrictive covenants and exits • Supporting business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers while contributing to the continued growth of the Employment team About You The successful candidate will have: • At least 7+ years' PQE gained within a recognised Employment team. • Strong experience advising employer clients on a broad range of employment law matters. • Employment Tribunal litigation experience. • Excellent technical knowledge combined with strong commercial awareness. • Outstanding drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills. • Experience managing client relationships and developing new business opportunities. • The confidence to supervise junior team members and manage complex matters independently. • A proactive, collaborative and client-focused approach. The Firm This Legal 100 law firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional legal advice across a wide range of practice areas. With offices nationwide, the firm combines the resources and quality of a national practice with a supportive and collaborative culture. The Employment team is consistently recognised for advising on complex and high-value matters, offering lawyers exposure to premium-quality work, genuine career progression and the opportunity to work alongside recognised experts in the field. What's on Offer? • Salary of £80,000 – £110,000, depending on experience • Annual bonus scheme • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements • Private medical insurance • Generous pension contribution • Enhanced annual leave entitlement • Comprehensive learning and development programme • Clear pathway for career progression within a nationally recognised Employment practice • High-quality work with an established and loyal client base If you are a Senior Associate Employment Solicitor looking to join a leading Legal 100 firm offering exceptional work, genuine career progression and a supportive culture, we would be delighted to hear from you. #INDCATS