Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor (Senior Associate) | Guildford
Top-Tier Firm | Leading National Practice | High-Profile Employer Advisory Work

A highly regarded UK law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its top-ranked Employment, Pensions and Immigration team based in Guildford. You'll be part of a collaborative team of over 17 Solicitors advising on complex, high-value matters for household-name clients across a range of industries.

This is an opportunity to join a firm celebrated for its inclusive culture, flexible working arrangements, and strong commitment to professional development. You'll advise high-net-worth (HNW) clients typically seen at City firms, while enjoying the work-life balance of a top regional practice. Working alongside Legal 500-ranked partners on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, you'll benefit from a collaborative environment and a clear pathway for career progression.

The Role
You'll be joining a busy and expanding team handling a wide variety of matters, including:

• Advising employers on HR issues, employment disputes, and restructures
• Drafting and negotiating employment documentation and settlement agreements
• Providing employment law support on corporate transactions and TUPE
• Representing clients in tribunals and courts
• Advising senior executives on terminations and sensitive employment matters
• Participating in business development and client relationship management

About You

• 4+ years' PQE from a City, national, or leading regional firm
• Strong track record in contentious and non-contentious employment law
• Experience acting for employers and advising senior executives
• Confident in client communication, drafting, and negotiation
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage a varied caseload
• Ideally, exposure to TUPE, immigration, or financial services regulatory issues (desirable)

Why Join?

• Work with a top-tier Employment team on premium, complex projects
• Join a highly collaborative and inclusive culture recognised across the legal sector
• Benefit from flexible hybrid working (2-3 days per week in the office)
• Get involved with high-quality London-based work without the City hours
• Clear route to partnership with internal mentoring and structured development

Benefits, including:

• Competitive base salary with profit share and bonuses
• 26 days' holiday (with buy/sell options)
• Private medical, life insurance & critical illness cover
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Travel allowance or parking reimbursement
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Cashback scheme, dental, cycle to work & gym discounts
• Active diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Mental health and wellbeing support

To explore this opportunity in confidence, call 0203 865 2113.