Senior Associate – Employment – Ipswich

Overview

In this role you join a seasoned employment team in Ipswich to lead complex disputes and provide strategic advisory for employers. You will work alongside a partner to manage contentious and non-contentious matters, including tribunal claims, redundancy, restructuring, and grievances. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to support client relationships and contribute to business development. This is an opportunity to shape employment outcomes for clients within a respected, inclusive firm. You will operate with independence and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset to drive impactful results.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious and non-contentious employment law for employers
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims
• Handle redundancy and restructuring assignments
• Oversee grievances and disciplinary matters

Key requirements

• Minimum 6 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law
• Proven track record in managing contentious and non-contentious matters
• Strong communication and client-handling skills
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail
• Collaborative and proactive approach
• Willingness to contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives

• Communication
• Client-handling
• Independence
• Employment law expertise
• Tribunal experience
• Advisory and dispute resolution

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