Employment Senior Associate

Richmond – £60,000 - £76,000

Senior Employment Associate

Permanent | £60,000–£76,000 per annum | Hybrid working
A respected UK law firm is looking for a Senior Associate to join its well-established Employment team. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary and the chance to take on varied, high-quality work across all aspects of employment law — including discrimination, employment tribunals, and TUPE matters.

What’s on offer:

A supportive, collaborative team
You’ll be joining a close-knit team known for excellent client service and strong internal support. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues, share ideas, and contribute to each other’s professional development.

A role with real impact
You’ll advise a range of clients on complex employment law issues, helping them navigate sensitive situations with confidence and clarity.

Flexible working
We offer a hybrid working pattern – typically two days a week from home and three days in our modern office – giving you the balance of flexibility and team connection.

What we’re looking for:
  • Solid experience in employment law, particularly around discrimination and tribunal work
  • Confidence in advising on redundancies, restructures, dismissals, and TUPE transfers
  • Strong client-handling skills – comfortable leading meetings and negotiations
  • Experience drafting and reviewing contracts and providing commercial, practical legal advice
  • A track record of supervising junior team members or contributing to their development
Preferred qualifications:
  • Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
  • Strong technical knowledge of employment law and recent developments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Emily Flewitt

Head of London and Home Counties
0203 846 3071

emily.flewitt@douglas-scott.co.uk

Emily Flewitt, Head of London and Home Counties at Douglas Scott for over 7 years, excels in managing recruitment for the region while building strong client and candidate relationships. Outside of work, Emily enjoys quality time with family, spicy margaritas with friends, walks with her Frenchie Pablo, and staying active. Inspired by her curiosity and interest in varied challenges, she notes that if not in recruitment, she’d likely have pursued a career in the police. Her favorite advice? “Listen more than you speak.”


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Employment Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £60,000 - £76,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Richmond
  • Reference: 1239671