Senior Associate - Employment (0189)

Mills & Reeve; Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills & Reeve seeks a Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join its Employment, Pensions, and Immigration National Service line across Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or Oxford. The role involves advising health and care providers, commercial entities, and higher education institutions, with opportunities to lead Tribunal and advisory matters.

You will build client relationships, supervise junior lawyers, and participate in client training and BD activities across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years PQE as an employment lawyer.
• Proven background in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience in managing Employment Tribunal and advisory matters.
• Ability to delegate tasks to junior team members and manage complex caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead Employment Tribunal and advisory matters with appropriate supervision.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across various sectors.
• Engage in client training, marketing, and business development activities.
• Provide employment law support, with preference for experience in regulated sectors.

Skills

PQE 4+ years

Employment law

Job description

jobs Verified: 7 Sept 2026 Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or Oxford, UK

Senior Associate - Employment (0189)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Mills & Reeve

Rolling Basis (Official)

Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or Oxford, UK

Not Specified

Minimum 4+ years PQE as an employment lawyer in a reputable law firm or in-house; experience managing own matters and delegating to junior lawyers.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Mills & Reeve is seeking a Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join their Employment, Pensions, and Immigration National Service line. The role involves advising a diverse client base, including health and care providers, commercial entities, and higher education institutions, across their Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or Oxford offices.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) as an employment lawyer.
• Proven background in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience in managing Employment Tribunal and advisory matters.
• Ability to delegate tasks to junior team members and manage complex caseloads.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Lead Employment Tribunal and advisory matters with appropriate supervision.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across various sectors.
• Engage in client training, marketing, and business development activities.
• Provide employment law support, with preference for experience in regulated sectors.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Competitive salary (exact figures not specified).