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Senior Employment Solicitor

United Kingdom, Surrey 75000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 20, 2026
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This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive environment while building a high-quality, commercially focused practice. The team encourages solicitors to work across both contentious and non-contentious matters, providing broad exposure and the chance to develop a rounded skill set. The firm combines City-quality work with a friendly, inclusive culture and genuine work-life balance. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced employment solicitor to join a top South East firm, gain exposure to complex, high-quality work, and develop their career in a collaborative and supportive culture.

Job Responsibility

  • Advise on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters including employee relations, restructures, tribunal and court disputes, settlement agreements, and employment support on corporate transactions
  • Gain exposure to TUPE, immigration, and pensions matters
  • Act predominantly for employers but occasionally advise senior executives and individuals
  • Work on complex, premium work for a diverse client base including household names, multinationals, and owner-managed businesses
  • Work across both contentious and non-contentious matters

Requirements

  • Mid Senior Level (3-7+ years) experience
  • Senior Level (5-10+ years) experience
  • PQE: 4-6 years, 7+ years, 10+ years
  • Strong technical expertise
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
  • Confidence to manage client work independently
  • Strong academics
  • Commercial awareness
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Nice to have

  • Experience in corporate transactions
  • Experience advising directors and senior executives
  • Business development activity

What we offer

  • Hybrid working
  • Part-time arrangements may be considered
  • Friendly, inclusive culture
  • Genuine work-life balance
  • Excellent partner access
  • Client exposure
  • Opportunities to progress within a forward-thinking, people-focused environment
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