Senior Employment Solicitor

  • FS1 Recruitment
  • Northampton, Northamptonshire
  • Apr 16, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Employment Expert to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. As a Senior Employment Expert, you will collaborate with a leading Employment Partner to drive the next phase of growth for the team. This role offers a unique blend of leadership and market-leading support, making it an ideal setting for your career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake a diverse caseload incorporating both contentious and non-contentious work for employer clients, including SMEs, OMBs, and listed companies.
  • Assist with Modern Slavery Act compliance and provide strategic advice on Boardroom/SMT disputes.
  • Play an integral advisory role in projects such as restructuring, changing terms and conditions of employment, and large-scale redundancy exercises.
  • Provide ad hoc advice on operational HR matters and assist with data protection compliance.
  • Represent clients in employment tribunals and provide corporate support for M&A work.

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Extensive experience in employment law, ideally with 5+ years PQE.
  • Proven ability to work independently, handling your own caseload from initial instruction through to completion.
  • Strong leadership skills with some management experience to train and supervise the team.
  • Willingness to engage in Business Development and the ability to connect with new contacts and wider teams.
  • Competence in providing strategic advice and representing clients in employment tribunals.


Company Benefits:

  • 26 days holiday, with an increase to 28 days with length of service
  • Life insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Annual staff recognition awards
  • Private Healthcare


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