Employment Principal Associate

Shoosmiths; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoosmiths is looking for an Employment Principal Associate to join their team in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to engage with a high-profile client portfolio, mentoring junior associates, and contributing to business development activities. The firm emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, offering a comprehensive benefits package alongside competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in employment law.
• Ability to manage key client relationships.
• Experience in complex litigation matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage key client relationships.
• Mentor and guide junior associates.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice on contentious and non-contentious matters.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring

Complex Employment Litigation Experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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You will join a busy and ambitious team which works across a high-calibre client portfolio, in a range of sectors including logistics, mobility, technology and retail. You will have opportunity to become centrally involved in the development and management of key client relationships. Mentoring and developing junior associates will also be a vital part of your role.

We pride ourselves in providing the best client experience and you will be encouraged to take part in, and at times take ownership of a variety of client and BD activities from the outset. This role is an excellent platform to assume responsibility and be part of an ambitious team which wants to continue its growth trajectory.

As a people centric firm, we invest heavily in developing our people by providing an engaging and sociable working environment, with mentoring, coaching and a bank of learning opportunities available. We welcome enthusiastic and committed team players who should thrive in our open and supportive culture.

The team

Our national employment team is part of our People and Reward team, a wider national network of employment, immigration and pension lawyers, which will give you great scope to develop your network and range of skills.

The team is widely respected for providing an excellent service, providing pragmatic and timely legal advice to its highly regarded client base. We primarily work with employer clients on a wide mix of both contentious and non-contentious matters. Experience in complex employment litigation and/or senior-level corporate support work is preferred.

The individual would be part of the North region employment team, based in Birmingham.

The firm

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.

We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package

Equal opportunities

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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