Employment Senior Associate - Flex Hybrid - Top National Firm
New Yesterday
Reading-based with occasional travel to other UK offices
Well-established Employment Practice | Hybrid Working | Diverse Caseload
A leading UK law firm with a strong presence across multiple offices is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its well-respected and growing team. This role offers a mix of contentious and non-contentious work for both employer and senior-level employee clients, and provides real scope for autonomy and career progression.
The Role:
- Manage a balanced caseload of both claimant and respondent matters
- Work includes day-to-day advisory work, contracts and policies, discrimination, whistleblowing, performance issues, and exits
- Exposure to high-value litigation in the Employment Tribunal and High Court, including complex team moves
- Opportunity to advise senior executives, professionals, and well-known employer brands in sectors such as tech, financial services, and life sciences
- Work collaboratively with lawyers across multiple UK offices in a genuinely supportive environment
- High levels of autonomy, flexibility, and responsibility from day one
- Minimum of 5years’ PQE in employment law
- Experience in either claimant or respondent work (or both)
- Strong litigation experience and excellent written communication skills
- Confident managing matters independently and supporting junior team members
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive, commercial mindset
- Generous holiday allowance (+ birthday off)
- Discretionary annual bonus tied to firm-wide success
- Hybrid working policy (typically 2–3 days in office)
- Private medical cover, enhanced parental leave, and lifestyle perks
- Supportive culture with genuine opportunities for progression
For a confidential discussion or to request further details, please get in touch.
07932465567
leon.sokell@qedlegal.com #J-18808-Ljbffr
- Location:
- Reading, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £80,000 - £100,000
- Category:
- Human Resources
