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Posted 05 August, 2026

Senior Associate

Spirehouse Recruitment
Birmingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Associate – Employment Law

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Join a highly respected and people-focused law firm with an outstanding reputation for quality work, collaboration and career development.

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to become part of a growing Leeds team advising an impressive client base across the commercial, healthcare, education and public sectors.

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The Opportunity

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You’ll work on a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including Employment Tribunal litigation, strategic HR advice, corporate support work and client training.

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The team is known for its supportive culture, high-quality work and strong national presence, making this an excellent move for someone looking to progress their career in a forward-thinking environment.

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This firm is consistently recognised as one of the UK’s best places to work, with a genuine focus on employee wellbeing, flexibility and long-term development.

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You’ll be joining a collaborative culture where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow.

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Benefits:

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  • High-quality national employment work with excellent clients
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  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
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  • Collaborative and supportive culture with genuine work/life balance
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  • Competitive salary and market-leading benefits package
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  • Annual firm-wide bonus linked to business performance
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  • Generous pension and flexible benefits platform
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  • 25 days’ annual leave plus buy/sell options
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  • Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support
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  • Long-service leave rewards and flexible lifestyle benefits including health screening and cycle schemes
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Requirements

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  • 4+ years’ PQE in employment law
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  • Strong technical and drafting ability
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  • Experience handling Employment Tribunal matters
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  • Commercially aware with excellent client relationship skills
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Experience advising larger employers, supporting corporate transactions or advocacy experience would be beneficial.

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If you’re looking for a role that combines high-quality work, career progression and a genuinely positive working culture, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

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How to Apply

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Please apply for this role online or contact us at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.

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Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.

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