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Senior Associate - Employment, Pensions & ImmigrationCheck below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.Location: Guildford (hybrid role office based 2-3 days per week)Practice Area: Employment, Pensions and ImmigrationSalary: c78.5K plus profit share, bonuses and extensive benefits packageKey RequirementsWe are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Employment Associate with a strong background in contentious and non-contentious employment matters. This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded Employment, Pensions & Immigration Team, consistently ranked among the best in the region.Ideal candidates will demonstrate:At least 5 years PQE (we may consider candidates slightly above or below this range in exceptional cases)A strong track record in advising employers on a wide variety of HR and employment law mattersExperience of employment litigation, dispute resolution, and tribunal proceedingsExperience advising senior executives on exits, terminations, and settlement agreementsFamiliarity with providing employment support on M&A and corporate transactionsExcellent drafting skills, technical accuracy, and commercial awarenessA high level of responsiveness, reliability, and interpersonal communication skillsAn interest in business development and the ability to nurture strong client relationshipsStrong academics and a commitment to delivering client service excellenceDesirable (not essential):Experience advising on TUPE and drafting TUPE clausesKnowledge of employment agency regulations and agency worker complianceExposure to business immigration and right to work complianceFamiliarity with pensions issues or regulatory employment matters in the financial services sectorRole & ResponsibilitiesYou will play a senior role within a growing and collaborative team of employment, pensions, and immigration professionals, working across a mix of complex employment work for predominantly employer clients, including household names and high-profile corporates.Your responsibilities will include:Advising on the full spectrum of employment law, including restructures, redundancy, disciplinary, grievances, and senior departuresSupporting on corporate deals, providing commercial and pragmatic employment law advice in the context of M&A, joint ventures, and outsourcingDrafting and negotiating a range of employment documentation, including contracts, policies, and settlement agreementsRepresenting clients in tribunals and court proceedings, and handling mediation or pre-action disputesAdvising directors and senior individuals on their exit arrangements and post-termination obligationsCollaborating with pensions and immigration specialists on cross-disciplinary mattersParticipating in business development, marketing initiatives, client seminars, and thought leadershipTaking ownership of client relationships and contributing to team leadership and mentoring junior colleaguesYoull benefit from a flexible working model (typically 23 days in office per week) and the option of part-time workingmany lawyers in the team currently work four-day weeks.Firm OverviewYou will join a firm that combines professional excellence with a truly supportive and inclusive culture. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2024, we offer a workplace where collaboration, inclusion, and progression are actively encouraged.Recent accolades include:Shortlisted Women, Influence & Power in Law UK 2024Highly Commended Legal Business Awards 2023 & SLS Legal Awards 2023Shortlisted The British Legal Awards 2023 & The Lawyer Awards 2023Office awarded RICS SKA Silver Certification and Fitwel 2 Star AccreditationWe are committed to diversity and inclusion, with recognised initiatives that foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.Flexible WorkingWe offer agile and hybrid working options, recognising the importance of flexibility for maintaining a positive work-life balance. Both full-time and part-time applications are welcome.