Head of Employment

eNL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National Law Firm in Birmingham seeks an experienced Head of Employment to lead the Birmingham Employment team, providing strategic direction and commercial support. The role involves developing the client offering and identifying growth opportunities across the national practice.

The ideal candidate is an Employment Partner or senior Employment lawyer with a proven track record in leadership, business development and complex advisory work, and who can shape the future of the Birmingham

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in employment law and related advisory matters.
• Proven leadership and management of legal teams.
• Strong business development and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Birmingham Employment team.
• Manage a high-quality caseload and provide strategic direction.
• Advise senior management and HR on complex issues.
• Develop client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers; collaborate with national team.

Skills

Leadership

Employment law

Business development

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Team management

Job description

Head of Employment – Birmingham

Birmingham | National Law Firm | Leadership Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Employment to join the Birmingham office of a highly regarded national law firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Employment lawyer who is looking to take a genuine leadership role within an established national practice and play a key part in its continued growth and development.

The Role

As Head of Employment, you will take responsibility for the continued development of the Birmingham Employment team, providing strategic direction, technical leadership and commercial support.

You will work closely with the firm's senior leadership team and colleagues across the national Employment practice, helping to develop the firm's client offering and identify opportunities for further growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the Birmingham Employment team
• Managing a high-quality and varied caseload of employment matters
• Advising senior management and HR teams on complex employment issues
• Handling contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
• Supporting the growth and development of junior lawyers
• Working collaboratively with the wider national Employment team
• Contributing to the firm's strategic and commercial objectives
• Building the Birmingham Employment practice and enhancing its market profile

About You

We are looking for an experienced Employment Partner or senior Employment lawyer who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience across a broad range of employment law matters
• Strong technical expertise and commercial awareness
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• An excellent track record of developing client relationships
• A strong appetite for business development
• The ability to identify and convert new opportunities
• A collaborative and engaging leadership style
• The ambition to play a key role in growing a successful Employment practice

A portable following would be highly advantageous, although the key requirement is the ability to demonstrate a strong commercial and business development track record.

The Opportunity

This is more than simply a team leadership position. It is an opportunity to shape the future direction of the Birmingham Employment practice, working within the infrastructure and national reach of an established law firm.

You will have the platform, resources and support to develop the team, strengthen existing client relationships and win new work.

If you are an experienced Employment lawyer looking for a genuine leadership opportunity where you can make your mark, we would be very keen to hear from you.