Senior Associate Junior Partner Team Leader Employment Solicitor

Northampton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Northampton (Office-Based / Hybrid Available)
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

About the Role

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its growing team in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate Junior Partner or experienced Employment Lawyer who is ready to take on a leadership role within a supportive and ambitious department.

The successful candidate will work closely with a leading Employment Partner and play an important role in the next phase of growth for the team. The role offers genuine leadership opportunities including supervising and mentoring junior lawyers while managing a varied caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

The firm has strong recognition in the Legal 500 and provides a collaborative environment with excellent support across departments.

Key Responsibilities

Managing a diverse caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters
Advising employer clients including SMEs owner-managed businesses and listed companies as well as employees
Drafting and advising on settlement agreements employment contracts and workplace policies
Advising on restructuring projects changes to employment terms and redundancy exercises
Assisting clients with Modern Slavery Act compliance and related regulatory obligations
Providing strategic advice on senior management and board-level employment disputes
Delivering day-to-day employment law and HR advisory support
Assisting with data protection compliance issues relating to employment matters
Representing clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings
Collaborating with other teams including Corporate & Commercial Commercial Litigation and Commercial Property

Requirements

Minimum 5 years UK Post Qualification Experience in employment law
Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
Ability to manage a full caseload independently from instruction through to completion
Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers or trainees
Strong communication and client relationship skills
Excellent organisational and case management abilities
Interest in business development and supporting team growth
A proactive and collaborative approach to leadership within a legal team

The Team

The successful candidate will work closely with a leading Employment Partner as part of a growing Employment Law team. The department advises a wide range of clients across multiple sectors and collaborates closely with other specialist teams within the firm.

This role offers genuine scope for leadership and influence making it ideal for a solicitor looking to progress into a senior leadership or partnership pathway.

Benefits and Progression

Career Development

Opportunity to work within a Legal 500-recognised firm with a strong reputation
Clear pathway towards leadership and senior roles within the department
Exposure to complex and high-quality employment law work
Support from an award-winning marketing team to assist with business development

Financial and Protection Benefits

Competitive market-rate salary depending on experience
Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 4%
Death in Service benefit paying three times annual salary (after qualifying period)
Group Income Protection / Permanent Health Insurance providing income support after extended sickness absence (eligible roles)

Health and Lifestyle Benefits

BUPA private healthcare for eligible roles after completion of probation
Competitive annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Paid volunteer leave and long service awards
Access to discounted gym memberships health screening options and retail discounts

Additional Benefits

Access to a salary sacrifice car scheme offering a tax-efficient way to lease vehicles including hybrid and electric options
EV-friendly scheme with potential charging points across firm offices

How to Apply

To apply or find out more please send your CV to and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch.

Location: Northampton (Office-Based / Hybrid Available) Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Salary: Competitive (DOE) About the Role A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its growing team in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for ...