Senior Associate or Fixed Share Partner - Employment
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
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 team’s 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. That’s 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 the Lawyer 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. You’ll 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 Confident and Armed Forces Friendly employer, we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.
The Benefits
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.
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