What Jobs are available for Full Time Employment in Guildford?

The Role

We are looking for a qualified and talented employment solicitor (Senior Associate) to join our growing, top-ranked employment, pensions and immigration team, ideally with around 5-7 years' PQE (although we may consider those with more or less PQE in exceptional circumstances) gained in a City firm or leading national or regional practice.

Candidates must have strong drafting, negotiation and interpersonal skills and a proven track record in the full range of employment work, with a focus on acting for employers, and a drive and enthusiasm for business development activity.

We are based in Guildford, although we currently offer flexible hybrid working with most people choosing to spend 2 – 3 days per week in the office.

Although we are advertising this role as a full-time role, we would also consider this as a part-time role. A number of our lawyers work part time, usually four days a week.

The Employment Team

The employment, immigration and pensions team currently consists of 4 partners and 13 other lawyers (3 Managing Associates, 3 Senior Associates, 3 Associates, 2 Senior Knowledge Lawyers, and 2 trainee solicitors).

The firm’s top-ranked employment team handles a wide range of quality contentious and non-contentious work, including employee relations advisory work, advising on restructures, disputes in the tribunal and courts, drafting employment documentation, employment support on corporate transactions and commercial outsourcing TUPE work. The team predominantly acts for businesses, including a number of household names, but also advises senior executives, especially in relation to the termination of their employment.

The employment team also works closely with the immigration and pensions team, advising employers and individuals in relation to immigration matters, as well as on sponsorship compliance and right to work checks, as well as pensions matters. The team’s workload is increasingly top end, complex, premium work and accordingly we are working to strengthen our capacity.

Chantelle de Filippis, Senior Associate, comments: “The employment team is full of incredibly talented lawyers, who continuously encourage and support one another. I joined S&B in 2021, having trained and qualified at a regional law firm and from day one, I was tasked with varied, stimulating work for major clients across a range of industries and was provided with all the tools I needed to develop and succeed in my role. One of the real stand-out benefits of working at S&B is the culture – everyone across the firm is genuinely friendly and supportive and, even with flexible working options, there’s a real sense of togetherness and focus on department and firm-wide socials.”

Rachel Collins, Senior Associate, comments: “I was first attracted to Stevens & Bolton due to the firm’s reputation of providing excellence outside of the City. Since joining the firm, not only have I been able to undertake work of great quality and variety, but I have also had an opportunity to work with talented colleagues, many of whom are leaders in their field. As an employment solicitor at S&B you are encouraged to undertake both contentious and non-contentious work which provides a great opportunity to develop skills across the practice area and to also work with departments across the firm. The team itself is extremely supportive, friendly and inclusive and provides an environment which allows all members of the team to thrive.”

• Qualifications and Experience Essentials
• Experience of advising employers on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law and HR issues;
• Experience of providing employment support in connection with corporate transactions
• and M&A;
• Experience of advising directors, senior executives and individuals on employment issues, especially terminations and settlement agreements;
• Excellent technical ability, drafting skills and attention to detail;
• Business development skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate concisely and with confidence and to work with clients from a range of backgrounds;
• Highly motivated, responsive and reliable;
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Able to manage a varied workload with a number of ongoing matters at any time;
• Dedicated to delivering client service to the highest standards and the skill to effectively manage and nurture client relationships;
• Commercial awareness; and
• Strong academics.

Desirable Experience of at least one of the following is preferred although not essential:

• Advising on TUPE issues and drafting TUPE provisions;
• Employment agencies, employment businesses and agency worker matters;
• Business immigration;
• Regulatory issues in the Financial Services sector;
• Pensions.

Employment Solicitor – Surrey

A highly regarded regional practice in west London/Surrey is looking for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join its growing team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join its small but busy employment team where you will work on predominantly employer matters representing businesses. 

You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team who values your contribution and expertise and nurtures your growth and offers strong career progression opportunities. 

Your caseload as its new Employment Solicitor will include, but is not limited to:

• Restrictive covenants
• Unfair dismissal
• Discrimination
• Redundancy
• Whistle blowing
• TUPE

We are looking for an Employment Solicitor with the following attributes:

• 2 to 3 PQE as a Solicitor
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Good communication and negotiation 

Benefits of this opportunity include:

• Generous bonuses
• Hybrid working
• On site parking
• Excellent holiday allowance

If you're a 2-3 PQE Employment Solicitor looking for an exciting new role, look no further and apply today! 

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EMPLOYMENT SENIOR ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR - LEGAL 500 FIRM - READING

SENIOR ASSOCIATE- 5+ PQE

This is an incredible opportunity for an ambitious and confident employment solicitor to join a brilliant Legal 500 firm.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' PQE. You must have experience working within a well-established Law Firm and have a desire for partnership. You will be able to successfully manage client relationships and your own caseload, advising on a full range of employment matters.

This work will cover all aspects of Employment Law, contentious and non-contentious, so experience in both is essential to success. You will be represting clients from public and private organisations as well as individuals. You will be getting involved in all aspects of the process, and will be joining a fast-growing and highly successful team.

Beneficial to your application will be a demonstrable enthusiasm for business development and any supervisory experience to date. You will be responsible for growing a small team and this role has excellent career progression, with a view to leading the team.

This rare opportunity is with an extremely well-regarded law firm offering a great competitive package. A hybrid working options are available if desired alongside competitive package.

Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally . Please note our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we would be happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills to perform the role CW60422 (Employment Senior Associate - Reading)

• Manage your own varied employment law caseload
• Act for claimants in both litigated and non-litigated matters
• Handle settlement agreements and negotiate favourable outcomes
• Provide legal advice to union officers through the firm’s advice line
• Support Partners and Senior Solicitors on complex, high-value matters
• Maintain compliance with procedural and regulatory standards
• Manage financial aspects of files (WIP, disbursements, billing, and profitability)
• Deliver excellent client care and timely communication throughout each case
• Contribute to firm-wide business objectives and team growth

• Qualified Solicitor with a valid, clean Practising Certificate
• NQ+ PQE in Employment Law (claimant experience preferred)
• Strong academic background and technical knowledge of employment litigation
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Professional, empathetic, and solution-focused approach
• Strong organisation, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Commercial awareness and commitment to service excellence

• Salary from £50,000+ (DOE)
• 20 days’ annual leave rising to 25 after probation
• Birthday leave — never work on your birthday
• Full paid Christmas closure (25 Dec – 1 Jan) in addition to annual leave
• Life insurance (2x salary)
• Health cash plan, 24/7 GP access & online health assessments
• Perks & discounts app (shopping, lifestyle, wellbeing)
• Gym discounts & digital fitness subscriptions
• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling & mental health support
• Paid professional memberships (APIL / CIPD / AVMA)
• SRA practising certificate fully funded
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay (top-up to 100% for 3 months where eligible)
• Agile working policy — 1–2 days per week in the office for the right candidate
• Recognition for work anniversaries and achievements

Leading Employment Practice with Stellar Client Base

Thames Valley

Senior Associate (5 yrs PQE+) £75,000 - £95,000

• L500/Chambers ranked for employment
• Outstanding firm culture
• Commercial outlook
• Really strong existing client base.

The Opportunity

A rare opportunity to join this successful employment team. The team plays an integral part in the firm, and senior management have identified opportunities for the team to leverage higher value work from a rostrum of long-standing clients which currently remains untapped. They simply need more team members to grow with.

The employment team offers the full array of contentious and non-contentious employment law advice, along with some pensions work.

You

You might be a rising star - an Associate looking to progress into a Senior Associate role with greater responsibilities or an existing Senior Associate with an ambition, currently with a blocked path to career progression? Alternatively you might have the t-shirt already and instead be looking to use your commercial nous and business acumen in a fresh new environment. Our client is not prescriptive and open to ideas.

For further information, please contact Joe Davy-Taylor at Motus Legal Recruitment on

Employment Solicitor – Full Time

Location: North West (Hybrid options available)

Salary - £30k - 70k - depending on experience and seniority

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career with a highly respected, client-driven law firm? Our client are looking for an experienced and commercially astute Employment Solicitor to join a growing, nationally recognised legal practice.

With over 100 colleagues across multiple offices and accolades from Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, this firm has built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal services with a human touch. Now, they’re seeking someone who shares that ethos to help expand their employment law offering – working with both individuals and businesses.

What You’ll Do

This is a varied and strategic role ideal for a solicitor who thrives in building relationships, shaping legal products, and delivering high-quality advice. You will:

• Manage a mixed caseload of claimant and respondent employment matters
• Draft robust employment contracts, settlement agreements, policies and procedures
• Advise on TUPE, redundancy, disciplinaries, grievances, discrimination, and other employment issues
• Represent clients in employment tribunals where appropriate
• Collaborate with partners to develop and promote a subscription-based HR and employment law support package for employers
• Attend marketing and networking events to promote the firm’s services
• Support internal teams with employment law queries, working closely with senior leadership
• Stay up to date with legal developments, maintain compliance standards, and contribute to the firm’s growth strategy

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified solicitor (ideally 3+ PQE) with demonstrable experience in employment law
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills
• Confident advocacy and tribunal experience
• A proactive, strategic mindset with a passion for business development
• Ability to manage autonomy while collaborating within a wider team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Manage your own varied employment law caseload
• Act for claimants in both litigated and non-litigated matters
• Handle settlement agreements and negotiate favourable outcomes
• Provide legal advice to union officers through the firm’s advice line
• Support Partners and Senior Solicitors on complex, high-value matters
• Maintain compliance with procedural and regulatory standards
• Manage financial aspects of files (WIP, disbursements, billing, and profitability)
• Deliver excellent client care and timely communication throughout each case
• Contribute to firm-wide business objectives and team growth
  

• Qualified Solicitor with a valid, clean Practising Certificate
• NQ+ PQE in Employment Law (claimant experience preferred)
• Strong academic background and technical knowledge of employment litigation
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Professional, empathetic, and solution-focused approach
• Strong organisation, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Commercial awareness and commitment to service excellence
  

• Salary from £50,000+ (DOE)
• 20 days’ annual leave rising to 25 after probation
• Birthday leave — never work on your birthday
• Full paid Christmas closure (25 Dec – 1 Jan) in addition to annual leave
• Life insurance (2x salary)
• Health cash plan, 24/7 GP access & online health assessments
• Perks & discounts app (shopping, lifestyle, wellbeing)
• Gym discounts & digital fitness subscriptions
• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling & mental health support
• Paid professional memberships (APIL / CIPD / AVMA)
• SRA practising certificate fully funded
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay (top-up to 100% for 3 months where eligible)
• Agile working policy — 1–2 days per week in the office for the right candidate
• Recognition for work anniversaries and achievements
  

A highly regarded regional practice in west London is looking for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join their small but busy employment team where you will work on predominantely employer matters respresenting businesses.

You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team who value your contribution and expertise and, nurture your growth and offer strong career progression opportunities.

Your caseload as their new Employment Solicitor will include, but is not limited to:

- Restrictive covenants

- Unfair dismissal

- Discrimination

- Redundancy

- Whistle blowing

- TUPE

We are looking for an Employment Solicitor with the following attributes:

- 2 to 3 PQE as a Solicitor

- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of UK employment legislation

- Good communication and negotiation

Benefits of this opportunity include:

- Generous bonuses

- Hybrid working

- On site parking

- Excellent holiday allowance

If you're an 2 - 3 PQE Employment Solicitor looking for an exciting new role, look no further and apply today!

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in Berkshire for a Senior Employment Locum Lawyer on a temporary basis, for an initial 3-month period.

You will handle both contentious and non-contentious employment matters and provide clear, concise advice in this area to a variety of clients including schools. This role requires advocacy in the Employment Tribunal, including preliminary hearings.

The council is looking for a locum employment lawyer with previous local government experience.

To apply you will be:

• An England and Wales qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer


• Able to demonstrate previous experience within employment law from a local government environment


• Able to attend Employment Tribunal in the Berkshire area and conduct advocacy as necessary


• Available on no more than a 4-week notice period

The salary for this role will be £50-£55/hour umbrella, depending on experience.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.