Leigh Davis
SENIOR LAWYER (ROLE LEVEL TO BE DISCUSSED) – EMPLOYMENT
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What you’ll do
SA Law’s employment team is ranked in both the Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 legal directories. Their exceptional skillset and commercial acumen make them a highly prized resource for both organisations and senior executives.
Human Resource professionals and business leaders rely on the team for day-to-day guidance, strategic employment advice and clarity with a human touch in challenging situations. Senior executives seek out our advice when they are looking to further their careers or settle a dispute with their employer.
As a Principal Associate in the team, you will advise a broad range of clients and contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of the team. Areas of work include the following.
- Employment Law: Provide expert guidance on all aspects of employment law, including contracts, policies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and day-to-day HR queries.
- Contentious Matters: Represent clients in employment disputes and tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and redundancy disputes.
- Strategic Projects: Guide clients through large-scale restructuring, TUPE transfers, and workforce planning for corporate clients.
- Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, HR professionals, and senior executives, acting as a trusted advisor on complex issues.
- Business Development: Contribute to the growth of the Employment team through networking, thought leadership, and developing new client opportunities.
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About You
You are an experienced lawyer (ideally 10+ years post-qualification experience) seeking:
- a balanced, high-quality work environment; and
- a role where your expertise is valued, and you can make a tangible impact.
You’ll Bring With You
- strong technical expertise in employment law (both contentious and non-contentious);
- a proven track record of handling complex tribunal litigation and advisory work;
- ability to develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients and referrers, with some evidence of a proven track record in generating work and a client following (with potential for advancement and promotion based on the level of following);
- excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills;
- commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving; and
- exceptional communication skills (written & oral), capable of interacting with clients, experts, and counsel.
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Why join us?
- Clear expectations and open communication – so you know where you stand.
- Meaningful work with a diverse range of clients, shaping the future.
- A culture of inclusion, belonging, and collaboration.
- Opportunities for promotion and growth, mentoring, and development without limits.
- Flexible working and support for a work-life balance that lasts.
Additional information
At SA Law, we’re a firm built around people. We believe everyone does their best work when they feel supported, included, and able to be themselves. Creating a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed isn’t just the right thing to do, it leads to better conversations, stronger ideas, and better outcomes for our clients.
We value difference and treat each other with respect. Our culture is open and supportive, giving people the opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. When our people thrive, so does the work we do.
We are committed to making our recruitment process fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you’d like to request an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexibility, please contact our HR team in confidence at recruitment@salaw.com.
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