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Senior Employment Solicitor, Southampton
Client:
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
Job Description:
Position: Employment Lawyer
Experience: Minimum 6 years PQE
Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton
About the Role:
An established legal team is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its Corporate Employment department. The team provides high-quality advice on contentious and non-contentious employment matters to clients including senior executives, entrepreneurs, investment professionals, and private business owners across sectors like financial services, technology, sports, and family offices. This role aims to expand the Employment practice and increase its market presence.
Responsibilities:
The role involves managing a varied caseload of employment law matters with a focus on client-facing, strategic, and pragmatic solutions. Key duties include:
* Managing cases autonomously with support as needed
* Drafting and negotiating employment documents, including service agreements and settlement agreements
* Providing risk-based, commercial employment advice on issues like employment contracts, grievances, dismissals, tribunal disputes, TUPE, redundancy, etc.
* Collaborating with international legal teams on multi-jurisdictional matters
* Leading business development initiatives to grow the Employment practice
Skills and Experience:
Ideal candidates will have:
* At least 6 years of relevant PQE
* Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
* Strong client management skills and practical, commercial advice
* Excellent drafting skills and ability to handle multiple files efficiently
* A proactive approach to business development and client service
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
* Excellent academic background
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a driven, self-starting Employment Lawyer to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
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