Senior Associate Solicitor Job at Douglas Scott (Altrincham)

Housing Solicitor - Senior Associate

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join the thrivin...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

60000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer
Strong experience with housing associations, especially in the affordable home ownership space
Comfortable managing site set-ups and advising developers and investors (desirable but not essential)
Passionate about team collaboration, client service, and mentoring junior colleagues
Able to work well under pressure, managing a busy caseload and meeting deadlines with a calm, proactive approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships
A positive, forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to professional development

Job Responsibility

Manage a varied caseload of shared ownership, new build, and after-sale transactions, including lease extensions, disposals, RTB/RTA, deeds of variation and more
Provide high-quality legal advice to a range of real estate clients, particularly housing associations and developers
Contribute to business development initiatives and the continued expansion of the team
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal policies
Actively support junior team members and contribute to their ongoing development
Engage with internal training and external networking opportunities
Manage billing and work towards income and profitability targets

What we offer

Flexible working
Hybrid options
Ongoing technical and career development support
Strong culture of mentoring

Fulltime

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor

A well-established and progressive regional law firm is seeking a Senior Associa...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

65000.00 - 78000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
5+ years’ PQE in employment law
Strong background in advisory work, ideally with a clear employer-side focus
Comfortable acting as a senior point of contact for clients and providing strategic guidance
Confident in managing and mentoring junior team members
Proven ability – or appetite – to contribute to business development and grow the team’s market presence

Job Responsibility

Broad, predominantly non-contentious advisory workload, with a strong emphasis on preventative strategies and long-term client relationships
Around 75% of matters are employer-side, with the remainder focused on senior-level employee advisory
Tribunal matters are rare, usually resolved early – the emphasis is on strategic, solutions-driven support
You'll work closely with the Head of Employment and existing Associate, offering both senior input and leadership within the team

What we offer

Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus tied to both personal and team performance
A progressive, collegiate culture where senior lawyers are empowered to lead
Clear pathway to further progression, with leadership and succession opportunities on the table
Opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic and growing team

Fulltime

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor

A well-established and progressive regional law firm is seeking a Senior Associa...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

65000.00 - 78000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law
Strong background in advisory work, ideally with a clear employer-side focus
Comfortable acting as a senior point of contact for clients and providing strategic guidance
Confident in managing and mentoring junior team members
Proven ability – or appetite – to contribute to business development and grow the team’s market presence

Job Responsibility

Broad, predominantly non-contentious advisory workload, with a strong emphasis on preventative strategies and long-term client relationships
Around 75% of matters are employer-side, with the remainder focused on senior-level employee advisory
Tribunal matters are rare, usually resolved early – the emphasis is on strategic, solutions-driven support
Working closely with the Head of Employment and existing Associate, offering both senior input and leadership within the team

What we offer

Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus tied to both personal and team performance
A progressive, collegiate culture where senior lawyers are empowered to lead
Clear pathway to further progression, with leadership and succession opportunities on the table
Opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic and growing team
Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Genuinely flexible, modern culture with no rigid billing targets

Fulltime

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor

Opportunity to join a Top 100 National Law Firm handling a broad mix of employme...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years' PQE as an Employment Solicitor, gained in a reputable law firm or in-house
a proactive, commercially-minded approach with strong problem-solving skills
the ability to work collaboratively on complex matters
previous experience advising Health & Care clients is desirable

Job Responsibility

manage a high-quality caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment work
predominantly working with Health and Care Clients
collaborate with partners and colleagues on complex legal issues
contribute to business development, playing a key role in growing the firm’s Employment practice

What we offer

clear career progression in a supportive, forward-thinking team
competitive benefits package
flexible hybrid working model

Fulltime

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor

Fantastic opportunity to work with high-profile clients across health and care, ...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years' PQE as an Employment Solicitor, gained in a reputable law firm or in-house
a proactive, commercially-minded approach with strong problem-solving skills
the ability to work collaboratively on complex matters
previous experience advising Health & Care clients is desirable.

Job Responsibility

Manage a high-quality caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment work
predominantly working with Health and Care Clients
collaborate with partners and colleagues on complex legal issues
contribute to business development, playing a key role in growing the firm’s Employment practice.

What we offer

Join a leading Top 100 firm with an outstanding reputation
work with an exciting and diverse client base across multiple sectors
clear career progression in a supportive, forward-thinking team
competitive benefits package
flexible hybrid working model.

Fulltime

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor

A Senior Associate Employment Solicitor role in Birmingham for a Top 100 Nationa...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years' PQE as an Employment Solicitor, gained in a reputable law firm or in-house
A proactive, commercially-minded approach with strong problem-solving skills
The ability to work collaboratively on complex matters
Previous experience advising Health & Care clients is desirable

Job Responsibility

Manage a high-quality caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment work
Predominantly working with Health and Care Clients
Collaborate with partners and colleagues on complex legal issues
Contribute to business development, playing a key role in growing the firm’s Employment practice

What we offer

Join a leading Top 100 firm with an outstanding reputation
Work with an exciting and diverse client base across multiple sectors
Clear career progression in a supportive, forward-thinking team
Competitive benefits package and a flexible hybrid working model

Fulltime

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with high-profile clients across health ...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years' PQE as an Employment Solicitor, gained in a reputable law firm or in-house
A proactive, commercially-minded approach with strong problem-solving skills
The ability to work collaboratively on complex matters
Previous experience advising Health & Care clients is desirable

Job Responsibility

Manage a high-quality caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment work
Predominantly working with Health and Care Clients
Collaborate with partners and colleagues on complex legal issues
Contribute to business development, playing a key role in growing the firm’s Employment practice

What we offer

Competitive benefits package
Clear career progression in a supportive, forward-thinking team
Flexible hybrid working model

Fulltime

Senior Associate Corporate Solicitor

This role offers the chance to join an entrepreneurial corporate team that is na...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

70000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years’ PQE in corporate law, ideally from a well-regarded commercial firm
Solid transactional experience and a strong understanding of corporate advisory work
A confident, collaborative approach to managing clients and internal relationships
Excellent drafting skills, commercial awareness, and a detail-oriented mindset
Someone who’s ambitious, proactive, and eager to be part of a team that’s scaling fast

Job Responsibility

Handling a broad mix of corporate matters including M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and reorganisations
Collaborating closely with colleagues across the national team to share insights and drive high standards
Contributing to business development initiatives and identifying opportunities for cross-selling and growth
Mentoring and supporting junior team members, as well as helping to maintain a cohesive, positive team culture

What we offer

Private Medical Insurance
Generous annual leave – 27 days + bank holidays
Bonus scheme and life assurance
Electric vehicle scheme
Cycle to Work and gym contribution initiatives
Scottish Widows pension scheme
Perks at Work portal and wellbeing benefits

Fulltime

Senior Associate Solicitor

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , Altrincham

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
May 14, 2025

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