About the Senior Employment Solicitor Role:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join a highly respected law firm in Northampton. This is a varied role where you will manage a diverse caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including advising on restructures, redundancies, HR issues, data protection, and tribunal representation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Advising on and assisting with compliance to the Modern Slavery Act
• Providing strategic advice on large-scale restructuring, changes to terms and conditions, and redundancy processes
• Supporting clients with operational HR issues and data protection compliance
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunals
• Offering advisory support to senior leadership teams, including Boardroom disputes and strategic HR decisions
The successful Senior Employment Solicitor will benefit from:
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• 26 days holiday (plus Christmas closure)
• Life insurance (3x salary) & BUPA healthcare
• Hybrid working after probation
• Annual staff recognition awards & volunteer leave
• Pension with matched contributions
About You:
We are looking for an experienced solicitor with strong communication skills and a proven ability to manage a full caseload independently. You will also be a supportive team player, keen to develop and mentor junior colleagues.
A Strong Culture of Support & Development
Our client has a strong heritage and a longstanding commitment to developing its people. Their supportive and collaborative culture has helped many lawyers progress to senior roles, with opportunities for further development and career growth. You will also have the chance to contribute to strategic decisions and have your voice heard within the firm. Many of the team members have been with the firm long-term and are key to its success.
About Us:
Wills Consultants is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering, finance and office professionals. Wills Consultants has an extensive client base that ranges from the thriving SME sector through to national and international PLCs.