The Role Employment Senior Associate – Newcastle- Up to £85,000 salary This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded international employment practice, advising an impressive list of employer clients from SME’s to large multinationals. Recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top law firm in Newcastle across several practice areas, this is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading practice with longstanding relationships on a global level. The team offers a wide range of legal services for businesses advising on contentious, non-contentious and support on corporate transactions in the UK and across several jurisdictions. You will undertake a diverse range of employment matters, including complex discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract litigation. You will also have he opportunity to be involved in non-contentious projects, often with an international element. The Candidate Employment Solicitor with at least 5 years of post qualification experience Proficient in both contentious and non-contentious work Ability to manage tribunal claims and other contentious matters Experience of advising multi-national commercial clients A high level of commerciality, with excellent time management, and the ability to offer practical advice Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients Ideally experience of supervising and assisting in the development of junior team members A strong and effective communicator and the ability to influence at all levels The Benefits and How to Apply Competitive basic salary up to £85,000 28 days annual leave including bank holidays Flexible working Company Pension Ongoing Training and Development Progression Opportunities Supportive working environment Accessible to public transport (transport links to both train and bus routes) Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Jennifer Hepple (Recruitment Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07494 821 014 Email: Jennifer.hepple@williamjamesrecruitment.com