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?

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• 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:

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• 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:

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• 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:

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• 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.

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