Senior Employment Solicitor
CV-LibraryNorthampton, West NorthamptonshirepermanentPosted: 13 May 2026
Apply NowOur 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
FS1 Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing solutions within the Sales, Marketing, and Creative fields for permanent, freelance, and contract positions. Please contact us to discuss one of our many positions
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
FS1 Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing solutions within the Sales, Marketing, and Creative fields for permanent, freelance, and contract positions. Please contact us to discuss one of our many positions