Employment Director

Talbots Law; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks an experienced Employment Director to enhance their employment services in Stoke-on-Trent. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in employment law, providing comprehensive advice across a variety of employment issues. This position is vital for fostering growth within the team and will involve mentoring and leadership roles. Competitive salary, annual profit-share, and a supportive work environment are offered, making it an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual review

Annual tax-free profit-share

25 days holiday + additional benefits

Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Medicash Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years qualified experience in employment law.
• Ability to manage own caseload across various employment matters.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on grievance and disciplinary proceedings.
• Provide guidance on employment contracts and policies.
• Act in Employment Tribunal proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Employment Director

Talbots Law
Stoke-On-Trent, UK

£57,637 per year - estimated ?

Permanent
Full time
NEW

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join Talbots as a Director within our growing Employment Team with a view to growing our employment offering in the Stoke area of the business.

The ideal candidate will be a strong generalist with 5+ years PQE, experience across HR and employment law matters, reviewing service provision, leadership/mentoring, and business development to maintain and develop the employment law and HR service offering in the Stoke area.

Who are Talbots Law?

An employee‑owned, full‑service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828. We operate across 18 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses. We offer services in conveyancing, wills and probate, family law, commercial law, employment, litigation and more. At Talbots, every member of the team has a stake in our success, fostering collaboration, ownership and client‑centred service. Our inclusive and supportive community values growth, innovation and wellbeing.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salaries with annual review.
• Annual tax‑free profit‑share.
• 25 days holiday + birthday + ex‑gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.
• Company salary‑sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).
• Group Life Insurance (3× annual salary).
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
• Salary Extras benefits scheme.
• Medicash Health Cash Plan.
• Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
• Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees).
• Salary Sacrifice schemes.

What does the job involve?

• Advising employees and employers on a wide range of employment problems, including grievance and disciplinary proceedings, redundancy selection and consultation, unfair and constructive dismissal, discrimination and harassment, and TUPE.
• Providing guidance on contracts of employment, policies and handbooks, ill health absence and dismissals, unlawful deductions from wages, employment status, and restrictive covenant advice.
• Advising employees and employers upon settlement agreements.
• Acting for claimants and respondents in Employment Tribunal proceedings.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA, Lexcel, Law Society Quality Scheme standards, SARs and accounting requirements.

What do you need?

• At least 5 years qualified experience as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive within employment, managing own caseload across a variety of matters.
• Passionate about leadership, mentoring and a genuine interest in business development.
• High level of attention to detail, excellent planning and organisation skills, confident with working to deadlines.
• Passionate about giving outstanding client care to clients and referrers with strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity, tact and diplomacy.