Senior Employment Associate - Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment : Job Details

Senior Employment Associate - Hybrid | £60,000 - £76,000 | Permanent A leading UK law firm is seeking a talented Senior Associate to join its growing Employment Law team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced employment solicitor to take on a high-calibre caseload while enjoying a flexible, supportive working environment. The Opportunity You’ll play a key role in advising a broad range of clients across both the public and private sectors. The work is varied and engaging, covering all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law, including:

• Employment tribunals and dispute resolution
• Discrimination and whistleblowing claims
• TUPE, restructures and redundancy
• Day-to-day HR advisory and strategy
• Drafting employment contracts, policies, and agreements

What You'll Bring

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, ideally with 6+ years’ PQE
• Strong technical expertise in employment law, especially tribunal and discrimination matters
• Experience supervising junior team members or mentoring trainees
• Commercial acumen with a practical, client-focused approach
• Confident communicator with excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Why Join This Firm?

• Hybrid working: 2 days from home, 3 in the office
• Supportive culture: Collaborative, inclusive team where development is encouraged
• Career growth: Clear progression with the autonomy to shape your path
• Modern offices: Comfortable working environment and strong tech support
• Competitive salary: £62,000 - £76,000 depending on experience

If you’re looking for a career-defining next step within a high-performing, people-first Employment team - this could be it. Apply now to find out more.