At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with employment law cases and provide legal advice to clients in various sectors.
- Company: Leading legal firm specialising in employment law for health and social care.
- Benefits: Inclusive workplace, professional development, and opportunities to work on high-profile cases.
- Other info: Supportive environment that values diversity and individual contributions.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in employment law.
- Qualifications: Experience in employment litigation and strong client-handling skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
<div><h2>Location</h2> <p>Birmingham</p> <h2>Division Overview</h2> <p><b>The Division</b> comprises over 110 fee earners and is the UK's leading supplier of employment law services to employers in the health and social care sectors.
It carries out work for over 150 NHS and private healthcare bodies across the UK, alongside clients in police, housing, local government and other major sectors.
The division provides legal advice and training on the full range of employment law issues, supporting clients from board level to generalist HR practitioners, and has a reputation for handling the most sensitive and high‑profile employment law cases.</p> <h2>The Role and Responsibilities</h2> <p>The Employment and Pensions Division is looking for an Associate to be based in our Birmingham office.
The role will involve working on a range of contentious and non‑contentious matters including: </p> <ul> <li>General employment advisory work;</li> <li>Handling of employment tribunal claims;</li> <li>Advice on EDI and whistleblowing;</li> <li>Reorganisation and redundancy issues;</li> <li>Application of healthcare legislation to routine employment law scenarios.</li> </ul> <h2>Skills and Experience</h2> <p>The candidate should have experience of employment litigation, good client‑handling skills and be able to work well with other team members.</p> <p>Capsticks is committed to recruiting the best people to maintain its status as a legal adviser of choice.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate that they are self‑motivated and commercially minded, as well as possessing good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in teams.</p> <h2>Capsticks is an inclusive employer</h2> <p>At Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs.
We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success.
We understand that there is not a "one size fits all" approach to adjustments, so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.</p></div> #J-18808-Ljbffr
Associate - Employment and Pensions in Birmingham employer: Capsticks LLP
Capsticks LLP is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Exeter that fosters collaboration and professional growth. With a focus on the healthcare sector, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements and clear career progression within a Top 100 law firm, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in employment law.
