Principal Associate / Senior Lawyer – Employment
Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid (St Albans & Homeworking)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded, Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked team based in St Albans. This is a senior-level appointment with flexibility around title (Principal Associate or equivalent), offering high-quality work, genuine autonomy, and a clear pathway for progression.
The Team
The Employment team is recognised for its technical excellence and strategic insight, advising a broad range of clients including:
* Senior executives
* Charities and not-for-profits
* Education providers
* Healthcare and pharmaceutical organisations
* Commercial businesses across multiple sectors
The team is known for combining day-to-day advisory work with complex litigation and strategic, board-level input.
The Role
You will play a key role in advising clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:
* Employment Tribunal litigation and occasional High Court matters
* Senior executive exits and dispute resolution
* Discrimination, whistleblowing, and unfair dismissal claims
* Data protection and safeguarding issues
* TUPE transfers and large-scale restructuring projects
* Strategic advisory work to HR teams and senior stakeholders
You will also contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the team, with opportunities to be involved in business development and client relationship management.
Why Join?
* High-quality, varied work without City hours
* Hybrid working and a genuine commitment to work-life balance
* Supportive and collaborative culture
* Clear opportunities for progression and leadership
* Strong existing client base and regional reputation
* A firm that values purpose, people, and long-term development
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior employment lawyer seeking meaningful work, greater autonomy, and a platform to grow within a respected and progressive firm.
For a confidential discussion or further details, please get in touch.