Leading law firm looking for strategic hire into top national employment offering.
Employment Solicitor – Senior Associate / Legal Director
Location: Regional offices excluding London – eg Manchester; Leeds; Birmingham
Working arrangements: Flexible working opportunities considered
Salary: to £100,000
This role is designed to attract an experienced employment lawyer with around 5 PQE or more. The successful candidates will be based from one of the firms offices outside London which includes Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham.
Our client is seeking a technically accomplished employment lawyer with demonstrable experience across contentious, advisory and transactional employment law work.
A fantastic opportunity to progress
What makes this role particularly exciting is the fact it is aimed at candidates who are looking for a genuine step up. If you are at the stage in your career where you are considering a step up to Senior Associate or Legal Director, this opportunity will offer the development you are searching for.
More about the role
The successful candidate will:
- Advise a broad client base, including company owners and managers, HR professionals, in-house lawyers, public and private sector organisations, senior employees and executives
- Advise on employee relations matters, including disciplinary proceedings and grievances
- Manage Employment Tribunal cases, including whistleblowing and discrimination claims
- Advise on dismissals, redundancies and business restructurings
- Support corporate transactions and advise on TUPE matters
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Contribute to business development and the growth of the employment practice
Candidate profile
Applicant should have demonstrable experience of contentious, non-contentious and transactional employment matters, together with the ability to manage a caseload and deliver practical, commercially focused advice.
The ideal candidate will also demonstrate:
- A clear understanding of clients’ commercial needs and expectations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- A commitment to following appropriate professional guidelines and procedures
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for a serious step up in their career.
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Employment Solicitor in Birmingham employer: Bydand Recruitment Group
Join a leading firm that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture, offering flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary of up to £90,000. As an Employment Solicitor at Senior Associate or Legal Director level, you will have the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload while contributing to the growth of the practice and mentoring junior colleagues. With a strong focus on succession planning, this role provides a unique chance to shape the future of the UK employment law offering in a supportive environment.
