Senior Associate / Partner – Employment Law (5+ PQE)

Senior Associate / Partner – Employment Law (5+ PQE)

📍 Northampton
💰 £60-65K + Excellent Benefits

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its established Employment team in Northampton at Senior Associate or Partner level.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an ambitious Employment lawyer who enjoys team management, business development, and helping drive the continued growth of a successful and well-respected department.

The Opportunity

The Employment team currently consists of:

• 1 Partner
• 2 Solicitors (including 1 Trainee Solicitor)

The firm is now looking to appoint a senior individual who can work closely alongside the existing Partner to help lead, manage, and develop the team moving forward.

The role will involve a mix of high-quality fee earning work alongside strategic responsibilities including:

• Supporting the supervision and development of junior team members
• Assisting with the management and direction of the department
• Business development and networking activities
• Strengthening and growing client relationships
• Contributing to the continued growth of the Employment practice across the region

The caseload will include a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for both employers and employees, including:

• Disciplinary and grievance matters
• Unfair dismissal and discrimination claims
• Employment Tribunal matters
• Settlement agreements
• Redundancy and restructuring advice
• Contracts, policies, and procedures
• Corporate support employment work

The firm is keen to speak with technically strong and commercially minded Employment Solicitors with 5+ years’ PQE who are looking for a visible and influential position within a progressive regional practice.

Why Join?

This award-winning regional practice has a heritage spanning more than 200 years and is recognised for combining high-quality legal expertise with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture.

The firm has strong community roots and maintains close links with the Chamber of Commerce, schools, universities, and local initiatives. Several teams are recognised by the Legal 500, and the business has a strong reputation for developing and progressing its people internally — including a number of current Partners who trained with the firm.

Culture & Working Environment

The firm places genuine importance on employee wellbeing and work-life balance, offering a supportive environment where people are encouraged to build long-term careers.

The business operates primarily office-based working, although hybrid working requests can be considered on an individual basis. During the initial 6-month probation period, employees are expected to work fully office based.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
  (including 3 days typically allocated between Christmas & New Year due to office closure)
• Holiday entitlement increases with service to 28 days
• BUPA healthcare cover
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Matched pension contributions up to 4%
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Additional voluntary benefits package
• Enhanced packages available at Junior Partner level

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Employment lawyer looking to take on a strategic and leadership-focused role within a respected and forward-thinking regional firm.

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