Key Responsibilities
1. Manage a diverse caseload of employment matters, including but not limited to:
Unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and redundancy claims
TUPE matters
Employment contracts, policies and handbooks
Settlement agreements
HR advisory work
2. Provide strategic, commercially-focused advice to clients across a wide range of sectors.
3. Lead on complex tribunal litigation, including case preparation, advocacy (where applicable), and negotiation.
4. Act as a senior point of contact within the team, supporting the development and growth of the employment law offering in the Northampton office.
5. Contribute to business development activities, including seminars, networking, and maintaining strong client relationships.
6. Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees, and paralegals. Prior line-management or supervisory experience is highly desirable.
7. Uphold and promote the firm’s values, delivering exceptional client care and maintaining high professional standards.
Skills & Experience
8. Qualified Solicitor with significant post-qualification experience in employment law.
9. Strong technical knowledge and proven experience handling complex contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
10. Excellent communication, drafting and negotiation skills.
11. Ability to lead on matters independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
12. Demonstrated experience supervising junior team members or a clear aptitude for team leadership.
13. Commercial awareness and confidence in client engagement and business development.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, client-focused solicitor who enjoys responsibility, is confident managing high-value or complex employment matters, and is enthusiastic about developing others. This role will suit someone looking to progress within a supportive team while taking on meaningful leadership duties.
If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge for a highly confidential chat.