Job Description
A rare opportunity to focus on the quality of your advice and expertise - not billing targets!
We’re recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing, people-first legal services provider that is looking for an experienced Senior Employment Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This is a standout role for someone who thrives on variety, wants to work with a broad range of clients and industries and values a supportive, culture-led workplace.
As a Senior Employment Solicitor, you’ll deliver exceptional, legally compliant advice across a dedicated portfolio ofclients nationwide. You’ll handle a broad range of employment issues including restructuring, TUPE, discrimination and settlement negotiations - building strong, long-lasting relationships along the way.
This role offers variety, autonomy and real impact in a supportive, culture-led workplace.
Job Title: Senior Employment Law Solicitor
Location: Chester
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
What’s on offer:
* No billing targets- allowing you to focus on client outcomes and delivering quality advice
* Varied caseload- from SMEs to mid-market clients, covering complex and multi-party Employment Tribunal matters
* Client exposure- work across multiple sectors, with real input into strategy and client relationships
* Career progression- genuine opportunities to grow and develop in a thriving business
* Culture-first company- a supportive, collaborative environment that values its people
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality, commercially focused advice and documentation for Employment Tribunal cases
* Manage a varied caseload independently, including complex or multi-party matters
* Ensure all advice is timely, legally compliant and aligned with clients’ commercial goals
* Supervise, mentor and support junior team members
* Liaise with ACAS, employee representatives and litigants in person during proceedings
* Build strong relationships with key clients and support their ongoing needs
* Contribute to internal training, process improvement and business development opportunities
* Support the commercial team with client insights, proposals and renewals
* Maintain accurate records, meet KPIs, and uphold professional and regulatory standards
Skills and Experience:
* Qualified legal professional (Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive) and commercial experience post qualification
Competencies:
* Excellent technical and up-to-date knowledge of employment law
* Proven in-depth knowledge of key areas
* Ability to work efficiently within a fixed fee model
* Strong prioritisation skills and ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards
* Commercially aware with a strong client care focus
* Demonstrated achievement of business objectives and client satisfaction
* Team player with behaviours aligned to a positive workplace culture
Personal Qualities:
* Independent, impartial and objective
* Presentable, confident and professional
* Calm under pressure, conscientious, responsible
* Proactive, enthusiastic, highly organised and responsive to client and colleague needs
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply today to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise truly makes a difference! This growing business genuinely puts people and progress at the heart of what they do.
We look forward to hearing from you!
**Roberts Webb Recruitment are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of this company and role**