Senior Employment Lawyer

Wiltshire Hybrid Working (2-3 days in the office)£65,000 - £90,000 DOE

LHH is delighted to be working with a highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked regional law firm to recruit an experienced Employment Solicitor to join and help shape the future of its Employment offering.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Employment lawyer with 7+ years' PQE to take on a senior role with genuine autonomy, combining high-quality fee earning work with the opportunity to support the continued growth of the department.

For a lawyer looking to progress their career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, this role offers the chance to build a practice within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

This established regional firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to individuals and businesses, combining the expertise of a larger practice with a collaborative and approachable culture.

The firm is committed to investing in its people, embracing innovation and supporting lawyers to develop their own areas of expertise.

You'll handle a broad range of contentious and non-contentious Employment matters, advising both employers and employees, including:

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• Employment Tribunal claims and litigation
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• Employment contracts, policies and handbooks
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• Settlement agreements
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• Restructuring and redundancies
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• TUPE matters
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• Post-termination restrictions
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• Dismissals, discrimination, whistleblowing and wider employee relations issues
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• Corporate support work alongside the Commercial team
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Alongside fee earning responsibilities, you'll play an important role in developing the firm's Employment offering through networking, client relationships and business development activity aligned with your strengths.

There is also the opportunity to support and mentor junior members of the team as the department continues to grow.

You'll be an experienced Employment Solicitor with at least 7 years' PQE and a strong track record advising across both contentious and non-contentious matters.

You'll ideally have:

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• Experience managing Employment Tribunal claims
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• Strong technical knowledge across employment law
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• Experience advising both employers and employees
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• A proactive approach to business development and networking
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• The confidence to build client relationships and grow a practice area
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• Strong communication skills and a solution-focused approach
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• Experience supervising junior lawyers would be advantageous
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This role would suit an ambitious Employment lawyer who enjoys autonomy, innovation and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive package, including:

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• Hybrid and agile working
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• Tailored career progression framework
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• Annual performance and development reviews
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• Support with professional qualifications and memberships
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• Healthcare Cash Plan
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• Private Medical Insurance (Associate level and above)
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• Discounted gym membership
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• Generous annual leave plus additional Christmas closure
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• Buy and sell holiday scheme
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• One paid volunteering day each year
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• Firm-wide annual bonus scheme
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• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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• Workplace pension with matched contributions
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• Life Assurance
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• Electric Vehicle Scheme
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• Cycle to Work Scheme
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• Regular social events, employee recognition initiatives and referral bonuses
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LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We run inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.