NQ/Associate - Employment (Health)

With offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. Our sectors include: health; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics.

We nurture talent at all levels and from every background and celebrate what makes people individuals. Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves which is why all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social economic background or age.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

We strive to create meaningful personal and professional development opportunities and offer flexible working in support of a good work-life balance. We focus on wellbeing and individuality, so that all our people can thrive.

We are looking to recruit an NQ/Associate to join our expanding healthcare employment practice in our Birmingham office. This role is perfect for professionals who are eager to develop their career in employment law, particularly focusing on Employment Tribunal litigation. Our team of legal and HR specialists within the health team have a wealth of knowledge and experience and come highly commended; consistently featured in Band One of the Legal 500 and Chambers UK listings.

While prior experience in healthcare is not a prerequisite, the successful candidate will be integrated into a supportive and experienced team. Our environment is designed to help you familiarize yourself with the sector and provide exceptional service to our clients. The role promises a diverse and engaging workload, allowing you to interact with clients at a senior level while benefiting from the guidance and support of your colleagues and supervisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and assistance on predominantly contentious employment matters, with opportunities to handle non-contentious work.
• Prepare thoroughly for Employment Tribunal cases, including drafting claims, responses, applications, lists of issues, witness statements, skeleton arguments, and settlement approval applications.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunals, including at Case Management and Preliminary Hearings.
• Manage correspondence with the Employment Tribunal, opposing solicitors, witnesses, ACAS, and clients.
• Draft and advise on employment contracts, policies, and procedures, ensuring clients are well-informed about necessary protocols.
• Offer general legal advice on a range of issues such as disciplinary investigations, grievance procedures, redundancy programs, and rights related to flexible working, maternity, and paternity.
• Play an active role in the marketing and non-fee-earning activities of the department, including preparing and presenting at seminars, drafting training programs, updating precedents, and contributing to Employment Bulletins.
• Occasionally support corporate matters, including advising on TUPE, indemnities, warranties, and conducting due diligence for client transactions.

If external support is required on a vacancy, a member of the Browne Jacobson recruitment team will release the role to one of our agency partners. We ask that recruitment agencies do not send CVs unless instructed on the role. Please note that any speculative CVs submitted via agencies without invitation will not be considered as represented by the agency.