Employment Associate solicitor (Legal Director)

Pertemps; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the West Midlands seeks an experienced Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 8 Years PQE. The role involves managing a diverse caseload that includes disciplinary matters, TUPE, and Employment Tribunal litigation. Candidates should possess exceptional communication skills and a proactive approach. This supportive, forward-thinking firm prioritizes professional development and work-life balance, offering competitive salary and benefits along with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 Years PQE as an Employment Solicitor.
• Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to participate in department development.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload of employment matters.
• Handle disciplinary and grievance issues, dismissals, and redundancy.
• Draft contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.

Skills

Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 8 Years PQE

Self-sufficient and proactive working style

Ability to manage own caseload

Experience supervising junior team members

Job description

The Role:

• You will be responsible for a varied caseload of employment matters to include disciplinary and grievance issues, dismissals and redundancy, TUPE and restructuring, Employment Tribunal litigation and drafting contracts, policies and settlement agreements.
• You will have exceptional communication skills, attention to detail and work well within a team environment.
• You will be confident and capable of participating in the development of the department and using marketing and networking to do this.
• This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking firm that values both professional development and work‑life balance.

Skills Required:

• Applications are sought from Employment Solicitors with a minimum of 8 Years PQE
• A self‑sufficient, proactive working style
• The ability to manage your own caseload with support where appropriate
• Previous experience of supervising more junior members of the team.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

How to Apply:

For more information or to apply for this role contact Penny Trotman on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail].

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