Senior Employment Solicitor Vacancy - Leading Commercial Law Firm, Reading
A highly regarded and innovative Tier 1 law firm based in Reading is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor (7+ years PQE) to join its dynamic Employment team. This firm has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including many blue-chip organisations.

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented solicitor to work within a forward-thinking team that handles the full spectrum of employment law. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on contentious and non-contentious matters, including disciplinary issues, dismissals, TUPE, redundancies, and discrimination claims.
• Managing Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal litigation.
• Providing employment law support on corporate transactions, including due diligence, TUPE, and warranties/indemnities.
• Delivering high-quality training seminars and workshops for employer clients.
• Handling employment terminations, settlement agreements, and related tax implications.
• Conducting advocacy before employment tribunals and courts.
• Exploring opportunities to gain experience in immigration and data protection issues.

Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:

• Have 7+ years PQE with broad experience in all aspects of employment law.
• Be skilled in Employment Tribunal litigation and corporate transactional support.
• Possess strong legal analysis, drafting, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Be commercially minded, confident in offering pragmatic advice, and comfortable taking a viewpoint.
• Have experience supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Be proactive in business development and promoting the firm's services.
• Be able to work independently on complex, high-profile cases with minimal supervision.

Why Join the Firm?
This firm's Employment team is ranked Tier 1 by Legal 500, with its partners recognised as leaders in the field. The team is innovative and embraces modern technologies to enhance its client offering. Benefits include:

• 28 days of holiday plus an extra day for your birthday.
• Enhanced pension scheme and life assurance (5x salary).
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing initiatives, including a weekly wellbeing hour.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Additional benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme, the option to bring your dog to work, and social committee events.
• The ability to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave and an annual charity work allowance.

Team Structure
The team comprises 3 Partners, a Head of Immigration, a Senior Associate and an Associate Solicitor, 3 Solicitors. a Chartered Legal Executive, Paralegals, and administrative support staff, ensuring a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Firm
This is a well-established commercial law firm with an excellent reputation, consistently ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers UK. It offers a modern, forward-thinking culture and provides opportunities for genuine career progression.

How to Apply
For those seeking a challenging and rewarding senior role in employment law, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm that values ambition, innovation, and well-being. To apply, submit a CV .