Employment Solicitor (Legal Director)

ENL Legal Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Progression opportunities

Work-life balance environment

Job summary

eNL Legal in the West Midlands is seeking an Employment Solicitor at Legal Director level with 6+ years PQE. You will take a leadership role, mentor colleagues, and shape the growth of the employment team while handling a diverse caseload for a range of clients.

The role offers a competitive package (£90,000+ DOE), a chance to develop business, strengthen client relationships, and drive strategic initiatives within a growing practice, with a supportive environment for professional success and

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in employment law.
• Strong technical ability with a commercial mindset and leadership.
• Significant experience in employment law at senior levels.
• Confident in leading a team, developing colleagues and driving growth.
• Proven ability to generate business and strengthen client relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Employment team and deliver services to a diverse client base.
• Manage complex legal matters and shape department strategy.
• Develop long-term client relationships and expand the firm’s offering.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers and contribute to business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Solicitor qualification

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.