Employment Legal Director

eNL Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunities to progress into senior/

Supportive work environment

Job summary

eNL Legal in Birmingham seeks a senior Employment Solicitor (Legal Director) with 6+ years PQE to lead and grow the Employment team in the West Midlands. The role emphasizes leadership, client development and strategic growth within a thriving practice.

The successful candidate will manage complex matters, mentor colleagues and help shape the firm’s employment law offering while delivering practical, commercial advice to a varied client base.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in employment law with Senior Associate/Director level experience.
• Strong commercial mindset and leadership qualities to grow a practice.
• Ability to generate business and develop client relationships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in delivering employment services to diverse clients.
• Mentor colleagues and shape the future direction of the department.
• Develop long-term client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Manage complex employment matters and expand the firm’s offering.

Skills

Employment law

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Senior leadership potential

Education

6+ years PQE

Job description

Employment Solicitor (Legal Director), 6+ Years PQE, West Midlands, £90,000+ (DOE) – Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role? Do you have the ambition to develop a team, strengthen client relationships and play a significant part in growing a successful employment law practice? JOB REF: 5864.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• This is an exciting opportunity for a senior employment lawyer who wants more than just a busy caseload. You will have the scope to influence the direction of the department, develop new business opportunities, mentor talented colleagues and help shape the future of a growing practice.
• You will take a leading role in delivering employment law services to a diverse client base, advising both employers and employees on a wide range of workplace issues.
• Alongside managing complex legal matters, you’ll be instrumental in building the profile of the Employment team, developing long-term client relationships and identifying opportunities to expand the firm’s offering.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from Employment Solicitors with a minimum of 6 Years PQE looking for a new challenge in their career.
• We are keen to hear from established Employment Solicitors who combine strong technical ability with the commercial mindset and leadership qualities needed to develop a successful practice.
• You will have significant experience in employment law, preferably at Senior Associate, Legal Director or Director level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• The confidence and ambition to lead a team, develop colleagues and drive departmental growth.
• A proven ability to generate business, strengthen client relationships and build a professional network.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

ON OFFER:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine opportunities to progress and expand your specialist expertise.
• A working environment designed to support professional success and work-life balance.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.