Senior Associate or Share Partner

Are you a Senior Associate looking for a new challenge or a Fixed Share Partner in Employment ready to take the next step in your career

We are seeking a Senior Associate or a Fixed Share Partner to join our Employment team supporting our Grimsby office while working closely with colleagues across the wider firm.

Our Employment team is ranked Tier 2 in The Legal 500 East Midlands region a testament to the quality of our work depth of expertise and strong client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded team offering high-quality work strong collaboration and a supportive environment.

You will play a key role in supporting the Employment team working alongside experienced colleagues on a broad range of matters while continuing to develop your own caseload and client relationships.

Our Employment team advises a diverse client base ranging from SMEs through to household names and PLCs across multiple sectors including education agriculture food public authorities and the third sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a technically varied employment caseload
• Deliver high-quality client-focused legal advice
• Develop relationships with new and existing clients
• Contribute to business development initiatives and marketing activities
• Work closely with Partners and senior colleagues on more complex matters
• Assist in mentoring and developing junior colleagues
• Maintain strong financial discipline including time recording and billing
• Lead on complex and high-value employment tribunal litigation and advisory matters
• Support the implementation of the teams business plan and contribute to the achievement of strategic objectives
• Contribute to resource planning utilisation and overall performance of the Employment team
• Support the preparation of tenders pitches and panel appointments helping to secure new work for the firm
• Keep abreast of developments in employment law and share knowledge internally through training and thought leadership initiatives

The company

With a full-service offering and a diverse client base Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow while maintaining our commitment to quality innovation and client-focused service.

We know that happy motivated employees drive success and a strong forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. Thats why we provide the tools support and opportunities our people need to thrive.

With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire with six regional locations and a place in theLawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength resources and reach to handle any challenge offering the best of both a large firm and a trusted client-focused partner.

We invest in your career offering a great benefits package and a supportive sociable working environment. Youll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration innovation and excellence across our locations in Grimsby Lincoln Louth Hull York and Beverley.

At Wilkin Chapman Rollits we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture fuels our growth and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed.As a Disability ConfidentandArmed Forces Friendlyemployer we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen heard and supported.

The Benefits

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The benefits

We recognise the importance of looking after you and your family which is why we offer an excellent package of benefits to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Competitive holiday entitlement

Self-Invested Personal Pension

Life
assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Agile working opportunities

Discounted legal fees

Referral
incentives

Car
parking*

*applicable to role

Required Experience:

Senior IC