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Employment Senior Associate (Remote)

William James Recruitment
Altrincham · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£140,000 a year
Location
Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Category
Legal

Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate – Remote / London - Salary up to £140k + Benefits + Bonus



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An internationally recognised law firm is seeking anEmployment Solicitorto join its market-leading Employment practice in London.


This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious to work closely with a senior partner group on complex, high-profile employment matters. The role offers exceptional exposure to sophisticated clients, intellectually challenging work and genuine autonomy within a high-performing, collaborative team.


You will sit within a well-resourced London team supported by a large international employment platform, providing access to cross-border projects and career-defining work across multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure and transport.


The Role


  • Advising on complex Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
  • Supporting strategic employment advisory work on business-critical issues
  • Leading aspects of cross-border employment projects and restructures
  • Advising on executive appointments, exits and sensitive workforce issues
  • Supporting TUPE, outsourcing and employment aspects of corporate matters
  • Managing your own caseload with significant client exposure
  • Working closely with partners on high-value, complex mandates


The Candidate


  • Qualified Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE
  • Strong experience gained within a City or international firm environment
  • Background advising on complex employment litigation and advisory matters
  • Experience in supporting transactional projects
  • Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
  • Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Comfortable managing client relationships and senior stakeholders
  • Ambitious, proactive and keen to progress within an international platform


The Benefits and How to Apply


  • Salary up to £140,000 depending on experience
  • Competitive bonus structure
  • 28 days annual leave increasing with service
  • Private healthcare
  • Life Assurance up to 6x salary
  • Critical illness cover up to 5x salary
  • Hybrid working in London office or Remote
  • Strong partner access and mentoring
  • Clear career progression pathway


Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.


Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)

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More About William James Recruitment


William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments. xwzovoh


Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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