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4 September 2026
ShoosmithsInternational

Senior/Principal Associate - Employment

Southampton / Milton Keynes5+ yearsEmployment
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Role posted 4 September 2026Last updated 7 hours ago
Key requirements
5+ years' PQE Strong track record of advising Experience advising employers across a broad range of sectors and industries Experience advising on complex contentious and non-contentious employment matters

The role

Shoosmiths is seeking a Senior/Principal Associate to join their national Employment team in Southampton or Milton Keynes. This role is for an experienced employment lawyer with over 5 years of PQE, focusing on complex contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

What you'll do

  • Advise on complex contentious and non-contentious employment matters
  • Manage own matters
  • Take ownership of client relationships
  • Participate in business development initiatives
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the firm
  • Advise clients across Shoosmiths' key sectors
  • Support clients with multi jurisdictional workforce issues
  • Engage in cross border projects and international transactions
  • Work alongside trusted overseas counsel

What we're looking for

5+ years' PQE
Strong track record of advising
Experience advising employers across a broad range of sectors and industries
Experience advising on complex contentious and non-contentious employment matters
Experience with Employment Tribunal litigation
Experience with strategic workforce projects
Experience with transactional (corporate and real estate) support
Experience with day to day advisory work
Experience supporting clients with multi jurisdictional workforce issues
Experience with cross border projects and international transactions

Benefits

Comprehensive, flexible benefits programme

Hiring contacts

NM
Nina Marshall
nina.marshall@shoosmiths.com
Hiring contact
NM
Nina Marshall
nina.marshall@shoosmiths.com
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