Employment Solicitor (Legal Director)

ENL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (Legal Director) for a senior role in Birmingham. This position offers the chance to shape the future of the Employment practice, manage high-profile cases, and mentor junior lawyers. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of PQE in employment law, strong client service skills, and experience leading teams. Competitive remuneration and hybrid working options are provided. Contact for applications.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 Years PQE in employment law.
• Ability to manage complex cases and lead teams.
• Excellent networking and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of the Employment practice.
• Advise on a broad spectrum of employment issues.
• Represent clients in tribunal claims and higher court proceedings.
• Lead client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong track record in employment law

Client service skills

Team leadership

Mentoring junior lawyers

Job description

Employment Solicitor (Legal Director) – Birmingham

An exciting new opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for that next step.

Responsibilities

• Applications are sought from Employment Solicitors with a minimum of 5 Years PQE looking to move into a Professional Support Lawyer role.
• This is a senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the future of this Employment practice, manage high-profile cases, and work with a diverse client base across sectors.
• You will advise on a broad spectrum of employment issues, including redundancies, TUPE, disciplinary and grievance procedures, absence management, and Settlement Agreements.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal claims and higher court proceedings.
• Lead client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Mentor and support more junior members of the team.

Qualifications

• You will have a strong track record in employment law, with the ability to manage complex cases.
• Proven experience leading teams and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Excellent client service skills, with the ability to build and sustain professional networks.

Competitive remuneration package and hybrid working options on offer.

Application

For more information or to apply for the role contact Penny Trotman on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail]

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