Employment Solicitor

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. #INDCATS