Employment Senior Associate Solicitor

Senior Associate - Global Mobility Employment Law

Location: Flexible - Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, or Oxford

Above Market Salaries

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Law specialist to join our clients dynamic and market-leading team. We are seeking a Senior Associate with expertise in global mobility to support clients in navigating complex international workforce challenges. This role is ideal for a driven legal professional eager to work on high-quality employment matters within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

About the firm

This top tier international firm is renowned for its expertise in employment law, providing innovative and pragmatic legal solutions to businesses of all sizes across multiple jurisdictions. With offices spanning the UK, Ireland, and Asia, they offer a truly global perspective.

What you would be doing as a Employment Senior Associate Solicitor

As a Senior Associate, you will focus exclusively on employment matters related to global mobility, working closely with a highly skilled team of legal experts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and advising on complex employment law matters related to employee relocation and international workforce management.
• Collaborating with partners and senior colleagues to provide strategic legal support on cross-border employment issues.
• Running your own caseload with appropriate supervision while supporting junior team members in their development.
• Advising on a broad spectrum of employment issues, including regulatory compliance, employment contracts, and dispute resolution.
• Working closely with clients to provide commercial and practical legal solutions tailored to their business needs.
• Contributing to business development efforts and fostering strong client relationships.

The experience you will have as an Employment Senior Associate Solicitor

A minimum of 6-8 years' post-qualification experience in employment law, gained in a top-tier legal environment.

• Strong expertise in international employment law, ideally with a focus on global mobility.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear and commercially sound legal advice.
• A client-focused approach, with experience in business development and relationship management.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative mindset, with a commitment to mentoring and supporting junior colleagues.

What you will get as an Employment Senior Associate Solicitor

• A top-ranked employment law team with an outstanding reputation in the industry.
• Opportunities for career progression within a well-established and expanding practice.
• A supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and individual contributions.
• The flexibility to work from multiple locations across the UK.
• Access to high-quality work, advising leading businesses on complex employment matters.

If you are an experienced employment law professional looking to take the next step in your career within a highly regarded and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a firm that values both its people and its clients.

Are you interested in this position?

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.