Employment Solicitor

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Birmingham seeks a Senior Associate / Legal Director for their Employment team. This role involves advising on various employment law matters, leading client relationships, and mentoring junior lawyers. Candidates should have significant experience in employment law and a track record in handling complex tribunal claims. The firm offers an inclusive culture and exposure to high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Experienced employment solicitor at Senior Associate level or above.
• Expertise in handling complex tribunal claims and advisory work.
• Ability to build and sustain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a range of employment law matters including grievances and redundancies.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings.
• Lead client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Commercial awareness

Leadership skills

Client relationship building

Mentoring ability

Education

Qualified solicitor with experience in employment law

Job description

Overview

We are instructed by a leading national law firm to recruit a Senior Associate / Legal Director into their highly regarded Employment team, based in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice with a strong reputation for handling complex and high-profile employment law matters. The role will see you advising a diverse client base on both contentious and non-contentious issues, while also taking a leadership role within the team.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide range of employment law matters including redundancies, grievances, TUPE, absence management and Settlement Agreements
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings and higher court cases
• Leading on client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior lawyers within the team
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across departments to deliver excellent client service

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

We are looking for an experienced employment lawyer who can combine strong technical ability with commercial awareness and leadership skills.

• Be an experienced employment solicitor (Senior Associate level or above) with proven expertise across a full spectrum of employment law
• Have experience handling complex tribunal claims and advisory work for a diverse client base
• Be commercially minded with the ability to build and sustain client relationships
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, with experience mentoring or managing junior colleagues
• Be collaborative, forward-thinking, and motivated to help shape the future of the practice

What\'s on Offer?

This role offers the chance to play a senior role in a respected and expanding Employment team, with exposure to high-quality work and a diverse client portfolio. The firm prides itself on its inclusive and supportive culture.

Apply Now

If you are a senior employment lawyer seeking a step up into a leadership role within a highly respected national firm, this is a fantastic opportunity. Please send an up to date CV.