Job Description

Why join Nelsons?

Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with experts in Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.


In 2023, Nelsons became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide.


Committed to strategic growth, Lawfront is aiming to build a group in the top 10 of UK regional law firms. As part of this group, you will be able to benefit from working locally for a well-respected leading law firm whilst accessing the scale, investment resources, expertise and professional development opportunities of a national organisation.


We look to empower our clients, give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through complex legal issues they face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.


With a defined vision and plan for growth, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people with ambition, drive and a can-do attitude to be part of our journey.


The successful candidate can expect a competitive package and benefits that you'd expect from a leading regional law firm which is part of a group of national scale.

The Role?

We are one of the leading employment law teams in the East Midlands. We advise businesses, not-for-profit organisations and individuals on a full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues, including recruitment, contracts and policies, discrimination, TUPE and Employment Tribunal claims.


We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate Solicitor with around 4 to 5 years plus PQE to join the team in our Leicester office. However, we would consider the successful candidate to work in our Nottingham or Derby office. Working in an experienced and supportive team of Partners and Associates, the successful candidate will have experience of advising on a wide range of employment law matters, possess excellent client care skills and be a confident team player. Supervisory experience of team members would be advantageous. Ideally the Candidate will be able to do a mix of contentious and non-contentious work and take on employer or employee related matters.


They will be enthusiastic about business development and keen to attend networking and marketing events. The role will also include leading employment law seminars, providing case law updates and facilitating group discussions and debates. Therefore, experience of presenting would also be advantageous.


Ideal candidates will be technically strong with an eye for detail and able to communicate effectively. They will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude towards challenges and change, as well as a willingness to embrace Nelsons' vision and values.


This is an excellent role for an individual who is looking to expand their knowledge, gain experience and join a successful team. In return for their hard work and commitment, there will be ongoing personal and professional support and the opportunity to develop their career within this area of law within a progressive and forward-thinking law firm.


The successful candidate will be given all the tools to succeed, including a supportive team, state-of-the-art case management system and a great working environment. They can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of other benefits.

The extras:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase Healthcare cash plan Travel benefits Pension Well-being programme Discounts on selected legal service Hybrid Working following successful probationary period

With a defined vision and growth plan on track, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people who have a can-do attitude to be part of our journey and vision.