Employment Senior Associate Solicitor
£60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus
Hybrid
Are you an experienced senior employment solicitor looking for a role where you can build long-term client relationships, be a trusted advisor, and progress your career without Big Firm bureaucracy?
This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
What’s in It for You?
A Strong Client Base – Step into a thriving practice with an existing portfolio of commercial clients. The focus is on employer/respondent work, with some senior employee advisory matters and corporate support on transactions.
Trusted Advisor Role – If you enjoy working closely with clients rather than just processing cases, you’ll thrive here. The team is highly regarded for offering strategic, commercial advice.
A Supportive, Collaborative Team – Work alongside an experienced partner, with secretarial and trainee support to help you focus on high-value work.
Clear Progression Pathway – Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or already have leadership ambitions, you’ll be joining a firm that values ambition, hard work, and client service.
Work-Life Balance & Competitive Package –
* Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + extra Christmas ex-gratia days
* Pension: 3% employer/5% employee (rising to 5%/5% after five years)
* Private Healthcare: Fully funded after probation
* Death in Service: 4x salary from day one
* Health Cash Plan: Covering routine medical costs from your start date
* Achievable Chargeable Hours: 1,350 per year
* Discretionary Bonus
* Parking
* Hybrid working arrangements
Who We’re Looking For
* 4-8 years PQE in employment law, with strong experience advising employers.
* A proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Ideally, someone with local connections to the West Midlands, looking to establish themselves in a well-regarded, ambitious firm.
* A driven and ambitious solicitor ready to take the next step with the guidance of an experienced partner and the autonomy to grow your practice.
If you’re currently in a Top 100 firm but want more client contact, clearer progression, and a more supportive team, this could be your perfect next move.
Sound like the right move for you? Get in touch with James @ Wilson Mannion to find out more or to speed things up hit apply and I will get in touch with you.