Senior Associate - Employment

Browne Jacobson LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

A prominent law firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Associate - Employment to join their expanding team. The role involves handling various employment litigation matters, fostering client relationships, and operating within a supportive team environment. The firm offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical insurance and professional development opportunities. If you are looking to make a real impact in a dynamic team, this role could be for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in employment litigation required.
• Ability to manage own matters with autonomy.
• Willingness to develop direct client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex tribunal hearings and whistleblowing cases.
• Collaborate across various sectors including health and education.
• Contribute to a team-based approach for solving complex issues.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Client relationship management

Collaboration and teamwork

Job description

Overview

Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, London

Reference number LD0401

Job title Senior Associate - Employment

Team Employment

Vacancy owner Linzi Durham

We’re expanding our employment team at Browne Jacobson and looking for employment lawyers who have strong experience in employment litigation.

You will work on a wide variety of employment litigation matters, including complex tribunal hearings, whistleblowing cases, Equality Act claims, and High Court disputes. You’ll collaborate with colleagues and clients across the private sector, health, education, government, and financial services, gaining exposure to high-profile cases and making a real impact.

We are committed to supporting your growth from day one, offering clear career progression pathways whether you aspire to partnership, or a specialist senior counsel role. You will benefit from genuine business development support, helping you build your profile and client base with confidence.

You will have the autonomy to manage your own matters and develop direct relationships with clients, backed by a team that values collaboration and mutual support. Our employment team operates with a collegiate ethos, sharing knowledge and working together to solve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide variety of employment litigation matters, including complex tribunal hearings, whistleblowing cases, Equality Act claims, and High Court disputes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients across the private sector, health, education, government, and financial services.
• Develop direct relationships with clients and manage your own matters with autonomy.
• Contribute to a collegiate ethos by sharing knowledge and solving complex issues as part of a team.

What we can offer

What we can offer:

We offer a hybrid working model to help you balance your professional and personal commitments, and our comprehensive benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension contributions, an employee assistance programme, and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Enhanced parental leave is also available, reflecting our commitment to supporting you through every stage of your career and life.

Professional development is central to our culture. We fund your CPD, support your attendance at key employment law conferences, and encourage you to share your expertise through speaking and writing opportunities.

Culture and growth

If you are looking for a role where you can make a difference, enjoy genuine support, and build a rewarding career, Browne Jacobson is the place for you. Join us and become part of a dynamic team where your skills, ambition, and wellbeing are our priority.

Note to agencies

Note to agencies

We request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs unless specifically instructed to do so by the recruitment team. Please be aware that any speculative CVs sent by agencies without direct invitation from the recruitment team will not be recognised as represented by the agency and will be considered a gift.