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 seven years, excels in legal recruitment and relationship-building. Outside work, she enjoys family time, spicy margaritas, walks with her Frenchie Pablo, and staying active. Driven by curiosity, she once considered a career in the police. Her favourite 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