Senior Employment Solicitor Vacancy - Leading Commercial Law Firm, Reading
A highly regarded and innovative Tier 1 law firm based in Reading is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor (7+ years PQE) to join its dynamic Employment team. This firm has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including many blue-chip organisations.
The Role Advising on contentious and non-contentious matters, including disciplinary issues, dismissals, TUPE, redundancies, and discrimination claims. Managing Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal litigation. Providing employment law support on corporate transactions, including due diligence, TUPE, and warranties/indemnities. Delivering high-quality training seminars and workshops for employer clients. Handling employment terminations, settlement agreements, and related tax implications. Conducting advocacy before employment tribunals and courts. Exploring opportunities to gain experience in immigration and data protection issues.
Candidate Profile Have 7+ years PQE with broad experience in all aspects of employment law. Be skilled in Employment Tribunal litigation and corporate transactional support. Possess strong legal analysis, drafting, and verbal and written communication skills. Be commercially minded, confident in offering pragmatic advice, and comfortable taking a viewpoint. Have experience supervising and mentoring junior team members. Be proactive in business development and promoting the firm's services. Be able to work independently on complex, high-profile cases with minimal supervision.
Why Join the Firm? 28 days of holiday plus an extra day for your birthday. Enhanced pension scheme and life assurance (5x salary). Private medical insurance and wellbeing initiatives, including a weekly wellbeing hour. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Additional benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme, the option to bring your dog to work, and social committee events. The ability to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave and an annual charity work allowance.
Team Structure The team comprises 3 Partners, a Head of Immigration, a Senior Associate and an Associate Solicitor, 3 Solicitors, a Chartered Legal Executive, Paralegals, and administrative support staff, ensuring a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Firm This is a well-established commercial law firm with an excellent reputation, consistently ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers UK. It offers a modern, forward-thinking culture and provides opportunities for genuine career progression.
How to Apply For those seeking a challenging and rewarding senior role in employment law, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm that values ambition, innovation, and well-being. To apply, submit a CV.
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The Role Advising on contentious and non-contentious matters, including disciplinary issues, dismissals, TUPE, redundancies, and discrimination claims. Managing Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal litigation. Providing employment law support on corporate transactions, including due diligence, TUPE, and warranties/indemnities. Delivering high-quality training seminars and workshops for employer clients. Handling employment terminations, settlement agreements, and related tax implications. Conducting advocacy before employment tribunals and courts. Exploring opportunities to gain experience in immigration and data protection issues.
Candidate Profile Have 7+ years PQE with broad experience in all aspects of employment law. Be skilled in Employment Tribunal litigation and corporate transactional support. Possess strong legal analysis, drafting, and verbal and written communication skills. Be commercially minded, confident in offering pragmatic advice, and comfortable taking a viewpoint. Have experience supervising and mentoring junior team members. Be proactive in business development and promoting the firm's services. Be able to work independently on complex, high-profile cases with minimal supervision.
Why Join the Firm? 28 days of holiday plus an extra day for your birthday. Enhanced pension scheme and life assurance (5x salary). Private medical insurance and wellbeing initiatives, including a weekly wellbeing hour. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Additional benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme, the option to bring your dog to work, and social committee events. The ability to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave and an annual charity work allowance.
Team Structure The team comprises 3 Partners, a Head of Immigration, a Senior Associate and an Associate Solicitor, 3 Solicitors, a Chartered Legal Executive, Paralegals, and administrative support staff, ensuring a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Firm This is a well-established commercial law firm with an excellent reputation, consistently ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers UK. It offers a modern, forward-thinking culture and provides opportunities for genuine career progression.
How to Apply For those seeking a challenging and rewarding senior role in employment law, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm that values ambition, innovation, and well-being. To apply, submit a CV.
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