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Role Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate (3–5 PQE+) to join a nationally recognised employment team within a leading UK law firm specialising in the health, social care, life sciences and third sector markets.
Based in the firm’s Newcastle office, you will advise on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for a diverse client base that includes providers, commissioners, regulators and policy makers. The role offers exposure to complex, high-profile work, including advising on workforce issues linked to innovative healthcare delivery models, organisational change, and emerging technologies within the sector.
You will work as part of a collaborative national practice, gaining access to high-quality work while developing your own experience and profile within a supportive and well-established team.
Candidate Profile/Experience needed
The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with ideally 3–5 years’ PQE (applications outside this range will be considered on merit) and a strong grounding in employment law.
You will demonstrate:
- Solid experience handling employment tribunal claims and managing contentious matters autonomously
- Confidence running ET litigation files day-to-day, alongside advising on non-contentious advisory work
- An interest in, or experience advising, health, social care, public sector or third sector clients (sector experience advantageous but not essential)
- The ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers, trainees and apprentices, delegating effectively while supporting their development
- Strong client relationship, business development and marketing skills, with enthusiasm to contribute to the continued growth of the practice
- A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and the ability to deliver clear, commercial advice in a fast-moving environment
What’s on offer?
- Salary £56000–£70000 depending on experience
- A varied and intellectually engaging caseload with national clients at the forefront of healthcare and social innovation
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive, team-oriented environment
- A comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing and work-life balance, including hybrid working, a holiday purchase scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance, critical illness cover, season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme
- A culture that values inclusivity, professional development and long-term career growth
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If you are an employment lawyer looking to build your expertise within a respected team and undertake meaningful, sector-focused work from a London base, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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