A leading regional law firm is looking for an experienced Employment Solicitor ready to step up. Senior Associate, Associate, or Employment Partner seeking a fresh challenge, this role suits someone with ambition to grow the employment law offering and build a team.
You'll manage your own substantial caseload independently, work alongside another experienced employment lawyer, and have genuine scope to shape the practice's future. This isn't about processing volume. It's about building something meaningful with a transparent pathway to Partnership.
The Opportunity
Manage your own caseload independently across the full employment law spectrum
Handle diverse work: contracts, policies, disputes, HR advisory, Tribunal representation
Advise on complex HR matters: disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, restructuring
Support employment aspects of corporate transactions: HR due diligence, TUPE compliance
Deliver client training and build your profile
For the right candidate: genuine scope to grow the employment offering and mentor junior lawyers
Work from home up to 2 days per week after settling-in
About You
Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years PQE in employment law
Proven ability to manage a caseload independently
Strong background in contract drafting, dispute resolution, HR advisory
Commercial awareness and excellent client care skills
Supervision and mentoring experience (highly desirable)
Seeking genuine progression and development
What's On Offer
Salary is very much open to negotiation and will depend on level of experience, as a guide £60,000-£80,000, however there is certainly flexibility and package will be discussed prior to interview
Primarily office-based in Dorchester (other locations considered)
Up to 2 days per week working from home
Transparent career pathway to Partnership
Real scope to develop the employment offering and build a team
Supportive, collaborative environment
Relocation support available
If you're ready to step up with backing and genuine scope to develop something meaningful, this is it.
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