Average Employment Associate salary in Reading

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor Location: ReadingSalary: £80,000 – £110,000 + Excellent BenefitsExperience: 7+ Years PQEAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate Employment Solicitor to join the highly regarded Employment team of a Legal 100 law firm with a strong national presence.Renowned for delivering commercially focused advice to a diverse client base, the team advises national and international businesses, owner-managed companies, charities, educational institutions and senior executives on the full spectrum of employment law matters. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious practice recognised for its technical expertise, high-quality work and long-standing client relationships.The RoleWorking alongside leading Employment Partners, you will advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:Providing strategic day-to-day employment law advice to employers across a range of sectorsAdvising on complex disciplinary, grievance, performance management and capability issuesManaging Employment Tribunal claims from inception through to final hearingAdvising on redundancies, restructures, TUPE transfers and business reorganisationsDrafting and negotiating employment contracts, service agreements, policies and staff handbooksAdvising on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and business salesAdvising senior executives on settlement agreements, restrictive covenants and exitsSupporting business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationshipsSupervising and mentoring junior lawyers while contributing to the continued growth of the Employment teamAbout YouThe successful candidate will have:At least 7+ years' PQE gained within a recognised Employment team.Strong experience advising employer clients on a broad range of employment law matters.Employment Tribunal litigation experience.Excellent technical knowledge combined with strong commercial awareness.Outstanding drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.Experience managing client relationships and developing new business opportunities.The confidence to supervise junior team members and manage complex matters independently.A proactive, collaborative and client-focused approach.The FirmThis Legal 100 law firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional legal advice across a wide range of practice areas. With offices nationwide, the firm combines the resources and quality of a national practice with a supportive and collaborative culture.The Employment team is consistently recognised for advising on complex and high-value matters, offering lawyers exposure to premium-quality work, genuine career progression and the opportunity to work alongside recognised experts in the field.What's on Offer?Salary of £80,000 – £110,000, depending on experienceAnnual bonus schemeHybrid and flexible working arrangementsPrivate medical insuranceGenerous pension contributionEnhanced annual leave entitlementComprehensive learning and development programmeClear pathway for career progression within a nationally recognised Employment practiceHigh-quality work with an established and loyal client baseIf you are a Senior Associate Employment Solicitor looking to join a leading Legal 100 firm offering exceptional work, genuine career progression and a supportive culture, we would be delighted to hear from you.#INDCATS

AJ Chambers are working with a top-tier law firm renowned for its excellent culture, strong career development opportunities, and commitment to its people.The firm is looking to appoint an Employment Associate to join its growing team in Reading.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment lawyer to join a highly regarded team, work on high-quality matters, and benefit from genuine opportunities for progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.Responsibilities:Contentious and Non Contentious duties across conduct concerns, redundancy,TUPE and whistleblowing.Tribunal litigation, Negotiating settlements HR support and Senior Executive experienceBusiness development and full partner supportKey Requirements: Strong track record of dealing with employer advice and senior executive matters.Experience in the education sector including assisting independent schools on issues ranging from parent complaints and disputes, regulatory and SEND Tribunal matters.To undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Employment Team and Business Services Division.To contribute to the successful development of the firm in line with the business plan and firm’s commonality of purpose.To deliver a high quality commercial legal service ensuring personal compliance with quality standards and professional ethics.To be an ambassador for the firm at all times and always promote it in a positive light.Qualifications:5 Years+ post qualification experience Admitted to the roll of solicitors or a member of the bar, FILEX.Employment Law knowledge in UKBusiness development experiencePlease apply or get in touch with Laura Turner at AJ Chambers.

Your new firm Our client is a highly regarded regional law firm with a market-leading Employment practice recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Acting for a broad range of national and international clients across the public, private and third sectors, the firm has built an outstanding reputation for providing pragmatic, commercially focused employment law advice. Lawyers benefit from a collaborative culture, high-quality work and genuine opportunities for career progression. Your new role This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded Employment team as a Senior Associate, based in Reading. Working as part of a wider Thames Valley and South Coast Employment practice, you will advise a diverse client base on the full spectrum of employment law matters. The role offers a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious work, including employment tribunal claims, day-to-day HR and workforce matters, corporate support work and client training. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, from household-name private sector organisations through to NHS bodies, government organisations and third sector clients. Alongside client advisory work, you will play an active role in business development initiatives, including networking, seminars, webinars and thought leadership activities. The position also offers the chance to supervise and mentor junior lawyers whilst working closely with specialist colleagues across areas including pensions and immigration. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious employment lawyer seeking high-quality work, strong client exposure and a clear pathway for career progression within a thriving and supportive team. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified Solicitor with strong employment law experience gained within private practice. Applications are welcomed from experienced Employment Associates and Senior Associates who can demonstrate solid technical expertise across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You will possess excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills alongside a commercial and pragmatic approach to client service. Experience developing client relationships, managing matters independently and supporting business development initiatives will be advantageous. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about building their employment law expertise, enjoy working collaboratively within a team environment and have the drive to contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice. What you'll get in return You'll be joining one of the region's leading Employment teams, recognised for the quality of its work and strength of its client relationships. The firm offers excellent progression prospects, strong partner support and the opportunity to work with a diverse range of high-profile clients. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you'll benefit from ongoing professional development, exposure to varied and complex employment matters and the chance to establish a strong profile across both the Thames Valley and South Coast markets. What you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential discussion, please get in touch. If this role isn't quite right but you're considering a move within Employment law, I'd be delighted to discuss other opportunities that may be of interest. We would expect a lawyer with the given level of experience to have gained the skills required for this position; however, applications from candidates with more or less experience are equally welcomed.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk