Senior Associate - Employment

Mills & Reeve; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Job summary

Mills & Reeve is seeking an experienced employment solicitor to join the Employment, Pensions and Immigration National Service line. Applications are welcome for Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or Oxford offices.

You will join a team handling a varied mix of employment matters for large employers, offering both advisory and Tribunal work with appropriate supervision at Senior Associate level.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience as an employment lawyer in a reputable firm or in‑house environment.
• Self‑starting with initiative and the ability to work as a team‑player on complex matters.
• Excellent time and document management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to engage in client training, marketing and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Join the Employment, Pensions and Immigration NSL as an experienced solicitor.
• Lead or co‑lead Employment Tribunal and advisory matters with supervision at Senior Associate level.
• Support and collaborate with teams across Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or Oxford offices.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Your experience

• Confident, self-starting team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, persuade and build strong client relationships
• Strong organisational skills, including time and document management, and experience delegating to junior team members
• Proven ability to lead Employment Tribunal and advisory matters with appropriate supervision at Senior Associate level
• Interest in client training, marketing and business development activities
• Experience advising large employers and advocacy experience

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic employment law solicitor to join the Employment, Pensions and Immigration National Service line (NSL).

We welcome applications to be based from our Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or Oxford office.

The work undertaken by our Birmingham team is varied and spans a mix of sectors including health and care clients (both private and NHS); commercial clients (including automotive, manufacturing and retail); and higher education institutions.

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We are looking for a Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join our renowned Employment team in Birmingham or Manchester.

The person

You will have at least 4+ years' experience as an employment lawyer, gained in a reputable law firm or through in‑house experience.

You will be self‑starting, possessing common sense and initiative, and the ability to work as a team‑player working on complex matters.

You will also have very good time and documentation management skills and have keen attention to detail.

You will have, applications for the role.

The benefits

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

Pre employment screening

We will conduct comprehensive pre‑employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self‑declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre‑screening employment process are available upon request.

The firm

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.

We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we dont offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,250 plus people and over 750 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.

By joining Mills & Reeve, you’ll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that’s not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. Our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.”, which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!

We’re also ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and were recently awarded Platinum Investors in People.

Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want