Senior Employment Lawyer | Leadership & Strategy (Hybrid)

Irwin Mitchell LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director to join their Employment team in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will provide strategic employment law advice and mentor junior lawyers. Responsibilities include advising on complex employment issues, representing clients in tribunal claims, and leading client relationships. This role offers a collaborative environment with a commitment to innovation and integrity.

Benefits

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous pension schemes

Paid volunteering days

Health membership benefits

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of employment law.
• Experience in providing strategic employment law advice.
• Confidence in leading client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment issues including redundancies and grievances.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal claims.
• Support and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Technically excellent

Mentoring and developing junior team members

Strong client service skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

A national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director to join their Employment team in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will provide strategic employment law advice and mentor junior lawyers. Responsibilities include advising on complex employment issues, representing clients in tribunal claims, and leading client relationships. This role offers a collaborative environment with a commitment to innovation and integrity.