Senior Associate Solicitor – Employment Law
Location: London
Are you an experienced Employment Lawyer looking for the next step in your career? Our London Employment department is seeking a talented Senior Associate Solicitor to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in employment law who is ready to take on a leadership role and work on high-quality, diverse cases.
The Role
As a Senior Associate, you will manage a broad and complex caseload, focusing primarily on Respondent work while also contributing to the team’s business development efforts and mentoring junior team members. You’ll work closely with our partners and have the opportunity to take a hands-on role in the growth of our thriving Employment practice.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Handling the full spectrum of employment law matters, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, TUPE, redundancy, and senior executive exits.
* Representing clients in Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation, including in insolvency situations.
* Managing a 70/30 Respondent to Claimant work split.
* Providing general advisory services to a range of clients.
* Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through clear, confident communication and sound legal advice.
* Assisting partners on complex matters and supervising junior members of the team, delegating work effectively.
* Actively contributing to the team’s business development and networking efforts to attract new clients and grow the firm’s profile.
Skills & Attributes We’re Looking For:
* Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5+ years PQE in employment law.
* Extensive experience in Respondent-focused work.
* A strong communicator, able to build and manage rapport with clients.
* Capable of managing your own caseload independently.
* A personable, team-oriented approach with a commercial mindset.
* Highly motivated and able to work proactively with minimal supervision.
* Business development experience or strong interest in client growth activities.
* Experience in mentoring and delegating work to junior lawyers is highly desirable.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Clear pathway for career progression and leadership development.
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
* Opportunities to lead and grow within a well-regarded Employment department.
Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the country. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years’ experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.