Employment Associate | Grow, Lead & Advise Employers

Irwin Mitchell; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Bank holidays

Volunteering days

Westfield Health

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell LLP in Sheffield invites applications for an Employment Associate or Senior Associate to join the Leeds/Sheffield Employment teams. You will advise a broad range of employer clients across sectors including education and manufacturing, working with a senior partner to grow the practice.

You will handle day-to-day and complex employment matters, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while mentoring junior lawyers in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyers with 4–8 years PQE in Employment law.
• Technically strong grounding in employment law.
• Commercially aware with excellent client-handling skills.
• Motivated to contribute to business development and team growth.
• Collaborative and supportive, with interest in developing junior colleagues.
• Experience advising employer clients in education or STEM sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers on day-to-day issues and complex matters.
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal claims and higher courts where appropriate.
• Collaborating with HR and leadership teams as a trusted adviser.
• Leading matters and client relationships with supervision.
• Contributing to BD activity to grow the team’s client base.
• Mentoring junior lawyers and coordinating with regional and national teams.
• Delivering seamless service across the regional employment team.

Skills

Employment law

Client handling

Business development

Mentoring juniors

Commercial awareness

Job description

Irwin Mitchell LLP in Sheffield invites applications for an Employment Associate or Senior Associate to join the Leeds/Sheffield Employment teams. You will advise a broad range of employer clients across sectors including education and manufacturing, working with a senior partner to grow the practice.

You will handle day-to-day and complex employment matters, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while mentoring junior lawyers in a supportive, inclusive environment.