Job Description

Senior Associate

-

Employment, Pensions & Immigration

Location:

Guildford (hybrid role office based 2-3 days per week)

Practice Area:

Employment

Salary:

c78.5K plus profit share, bonuses and extensive benefits package

Key Requirements

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded

Senior Employment Associate

with a strong background in contentious and non-contentious employment matters. This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded

Employment, Pensions & Immigration Team

, consistently ranked among the best in the region.



Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

At least 5 years

'

PQE

(we may consider candidates slightly above or below this range in exceptional cases) A strong track record in

advising employers

on a wide variety of HR and employment law matters Experience of

employment litigation

, dispute resolution, and

tribunal proceedings

Experience advising

senior executives

on exits, terminations, and

settlement agreements

Familiarity with providing

employment support on M&A

and corporate transactions Excellent

drafting skills

, technical accuracy, and commercial awareness A high level of responsiveness, reliability, and

interpersonal communication skills

An interest in

business development

and the ability to nurture strong client relationships Strong academics and a commitment to delivering

client service excellence

Desirable (not essential):

Experience advising on

TUPE

and drafting TUPE clauses Knowledge of

employment agency

regulations and

agency worker

compliance Exposure to

business immigration

and

right to work compliance

Familiarity with

pensions

issues or regulatory employment matters in the

financial services sector

Role & Responsibilities

You will play a senior role within a growing and collaborative team of

employment, pensions, and immigration professionals

, working across a mix of complex employment work for predominantly employer clients, including household names and high-profile corporates.



Your responsibilities will include:


Advising on the full spectrum of

employment law

, including restructures, redundancy, disciplinary, grievances, and senior departures Supporting on

corporate deals

, providing commercial and pragmatic employment law advice in the context of M&A, joint ventures, and outsourcing Drafting and negotiating a range of employment documentation, including

contracts, policies

, and

settlement agreements

Representing clients in

tribunals and court proceedings

, and handling mediation or pre-action disputes Advising directors and senior individuals on their

exit arrangements and post-termination obligations

Collaborating with pensions and immigration specialists on cross-disciplinary matters Participating in

business development

, marketing initiatives, client seminars, and thought leadership Taking ownership of client relationships and contributing to team leadership and mentoring junior colleagues

You'll benefit from a flexible working model (typically 2-3 days in office per week) and the option of

part-time working

--many lawyers in the team currently work four-day weeks.

Firm Overview

You will join a firm that combines professional excellence with a truly supportive and inclusive culture. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2024, we offer a workplace where

collaboration, inclusion, and progression

are actively encouraged.

Recent accolades include:

Shortlisted - Women, Influence & Power in Law UK 2024*
Highly Commended - Legal Business Awards 2023 & SLS Legal Awards 2023*
Shortlisted - The British Legal Awards 2023 & The Lawyer Awards 2023*
Office awarded

RICS SKA Silver Certification

and

Fitwel 2 Star Accreditation

We are committed to

diversity and inclusion

, with recognised initiatives that foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Flexible Working

We offer

agile and hybrid working

options, recognising the importance of flexibility for maintaining a positive work-life balance. Both

full-time and part-time applications

are welcome.