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As part of a Fortune 500 group, we combine global strength with a people-first culture where your ideas, expertise, and ambition truly matter.\nWe’re looking for a Senior Associate to join our highly regarded Employment Law team, recognised in the Legal 500 and known for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base.\nIf you’re passionate about complex, high-quality work and want to play a key role in a growing, collaborative team this could be your next move !\nWhy join Markel Law?\nBe part of a Legal 500-recognised employment team with deep expertise\n\nWork on high-quality, complex matters across both contentious and non-contentious employment law\n\nAdvise a broad client base-from SMEs to large national and international organisations\n\nJoin a supportive, experienced team (majority 15+ years PQE)\n\nEnjoy real opportunities to develop leadership skills and shape junior talent\n\nWhat you’ll be doing:\nYou’ll play a key role advising clients and managing employment matters end-to-end, including:\nAdvisory & transactional work\nProviding expert advice on day-to-day HR issues, disciplinaries, grievances and disputes\n\nSupporting ACAS early conciliation, settlements and employment strategies\n\nDrafting and reviewing contracts, policies, settlement agreements and handbooks\n\nAdvising on complex issues including TUPE and collective consultation\n\nContentious work\nManaging Employment Tribunal cases from start to finish\n\nDrafting claims, responses and applications\n\nPreparing witness statements and evidence\n\nBriefing Counsel and attending hearings where appropriate\n\nClient & team impact\nDelivering training, updates and thought leadership to clients and colleagues\n\nSupporting business development initiatives and strengthening client relationships\n\nSupervising and mentoring junior team members\n\nWhat you’ll bring:\nWe’re looking for a confident, commercial employment lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment:\nStrong experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment law\n\nQualified solicitor or barrister (UK) with a current practising certificate\n\nExcellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills\n\nAbility to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders\n\nCommercial awareness and a client-first mindset\n\nExperience supervising or mentoring others (or readiness to step into this)\n\nStrong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively\n\nWhat’s in it for you?\nCompetitive salary + annual bonus\n\n25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) with option to buy/sell\n\nPrivate medical, dental, life assurance & income protection\n\nGenerous pension and additional lifestyle benefits\n\nOngoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities\n\nA genuinely flexible working environment\n\nOur culture:\nAt Markel, everything we do is grounded in our values:\nWe’re all about people. 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