2-5PQE Employment Solicitor / Associate

A highly regarded South East law firm is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor or Associate (2-5 PQE) to join its growing Employment team in Guildford.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected practice known for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused employment law advice to both employers and senior executives. The team advises a diverse range of clients, including SMEs, larger corporate organisations, owner-managed businesses, and high-net-worth individuals across a variety of sectors.

You'll work alongside experienced employment specialists on a broad range of complex and high-quality matters while developing your own expertise, client relationships, and professional profile.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters while supporting senior lawyers on more complex and high-value instructions.

Your work is likely to include:

• Advising employers and senior executives on a wide range of employment law issues
• Employment Tribunal litigation and dispute resolution
• HR advisory and day-to-day employment support
• Settlement agreements and employment terminations
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, handbooks, and workplace policies
• TUPE matters, business restructures, and workforce change projects
• Discrimination, whistleblowing, and restrictive covenant disputes
• Supporting corporate transactions from an employment law perspective
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Delivering client seminars, workshops, and employment law updates

Working closely with colleagues across the wider business services division, you will gain excellent exposure to a broad client base and a wide variety of employment law issues.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2-5 years' PQE in Employment Law
• Experience advising on a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• The ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• A commercially focused and pragmatic approach to legal advice
• Strong organisational and case management skills
• An interest in business development and networking activities
• A collaborative mindset and genuine commitment to excellent client service

Candidates operating at Associate level, or ready to make the step up, are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• £55,000-£75,000 salary, depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• High-quality work across a broad and varied client base
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Comprehensive benefits package

This is an exciting opportunity for an Employment Solicitor looking to join a well-established team that combines technical excellence with a genuinely people-focused approach.

📞 Interested in learning more?

For a confidential discussion, contact Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott on [phone removed].