Employment Associate - Award Winning Firm

Hunters Legal is proud to be working exclusively with a dynamic and forward-thinking regional law firm to recruit an Employment Lawyer for a permanent position based in Newbury. This opportunity is ideal for an associate with 2+ years’ who is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and ambitious team. The successful candidate will join a firm recognised for its commitment to client service, professional development, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture.

About:

Recently recognised by LawNet as “2024 Law Firm of the Year,” the firm offers legal services to individuals and businesses across a broad range of practice areas, including Business, Real Estate, Litigation, Family, Wills, Probate & Estate Planning, and Conveyancing.

The Employment Team operates as part of the wider Business Team and delivers clear, pragmatic advice to employer clients. The team handles a broad range of work including everyday HR support, corporate employment advice, complex disputes and claims, redundancy processes, and the drafting of settlement agreements.

The firm is known for its supportive and inclusive culture, where collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance are key priorities. It invests in continuous learning through a structured development programme and encourages all staff to advance both their technical expertise and business development skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise employer clients on a wide range of day-to-day and strategic employment law issues.
• Draft and review contracts, handbooks, and HR policies.
• Prepare and advise on settlement agreements.
• Assist more senior lawyers with employment tribunal claims.
• Keep abreast of changes to employment legislation and best practice.
• Support training initiatives for HR professionals and managers.
• Represent the team at networking events and contribute to promotional activity on social media.

Candidate Profile:

• 2+ years’ in employment law, ideally gained at a commercial firm.
• Strong academic background.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with the ability to manage a busy caseload.
• A proactive self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Team-focused, with a client-centric approach.

Benefits:

• Flexible holiday policy.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Medical health cash plan.
• Access to a discount portal, Virtual GP, and wellbeing support resources.

Equality & Diversity:

This employer is an equal opportunities organisation that values diversity of background, experience, and thought. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age.