Employment Senior Associate - Partner

BCL Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Employment Law Partner to lead its employment law practice. You will provide expert advice across a range of employment law matters while managing client relationships and driving business growth. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and established connections in the field. A competitive salary, equity partnership, and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Equity partnership

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Access to legal experts and training

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in employment law, handling complex matters.
• Natural leader with a track record of managing teams and driving growth.
• Established connections in the employment law and HR communities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the employment law practice.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex employment issues.
• Manage client relationships as the primary point of contact.
• Drive business development and expand the client base.
• Mentor and inspire a team of employment law professionals.

Skills

Team management

Client relationship building

Strategic advice

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Job description

Employment Law Partner | Leading National Law Firm - 7+ Years Experience

A prestigious national law firm, is seeking an ambitious and highly experienced Employment Law Partner to lead and grow their employment law practice. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to take charge of a well-established team while continuing to provide expert, commercially-focused advice to a diverse range of employers. As a Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the practice, driving its growth, and building on its strong reputation in the industry.

Why Join HR Rely?

At HR Rely, we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive, cost-effective employment law services to employers, ensuring that their workplace issues are handled with care, skill, and precision. Our team of specialist advisors provide tailored solutions throughout the entire employment lifecycle, working in alignment with our clients' HR goals. As a Partner, you will have the opportunity to lead this high-performing team, with the backing of a national law firm and the ability to make a real impact on the practice's direction and success.

The Role

As the Employment Law Partner at HR Rely, you will:

Lead and grow the employment law practice, offering expert advice on the full spectrum of employment law matters, including recruitment, handling discipline and grievances, managing employee conflict, and mitigating risks related to equality, diversity, and discrimination claims.
Provide strategic, high-level guidance on complex issues such as redundancy, restructuring, employee performance, and sickness absence management, while advising clients on best practices for handling disability and other sensitive employment issues.
Oversee compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR and subject access requests, ensuring clients' operations meet legal standards and protect their workforce.
Take a lead role in managing client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for key clients while building and nurturing strong, long-term partnerships.
Drive business development by identifying new opportunities, expanding the client base, and enhancing HR Rely's visibility in the employment law sector.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of employment law professionals, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring continued professional development across the practice.
To Be Successful in This Role, You Will:

Bring at least 7 years of experience in employment law, with significant expertise in handling complex employment matters and a proven ability to provide strategic, business-focused advice to employers.
Be a natural leader with a track record of managing teams, driving business growth, and maintaining high standards of client service.
Have established connections within the employment law and HR communities, with the ability to leverage your network to drive new business and build strong client relationships.
Demonstrate excellent commercial acumen, with a focus on providing practical, results-oriented solutions to clients' workplace challenges.
Possess strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and build rapport at all levels of an organization.
Be passionate about contributing to the ongoing development of the practice, leading by example, and fostering a culture of excellence within the team.
In Return, HR Rely Offers:

A highly competitive salary and equity partnership, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
A unique opportunity to lead and shape a growing, dynamic employment law practice with significant autonomy and influence.
A flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environment that values work-life balance and fosters personal and professional growth.
Access to a national network of legal experts and ongoing training to enhance your leadership skills and professional development.
The chance to work with blue-chip clients and provide strategic advice on complex, high-stakes employment law matters.
Apply Now!

To discuss this exceptional opportunity or to apply for the position of Employment Law Partner, please submit your CV or contact us directly for a confidential conversation. [e-mail]