At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a top employment team, advocating for diverse clients and shaping case strategies.
- Company: Reputable law firm known for its collaborative and innovative advocacy culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, strong professional development support, and a diverse work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on complex cases with a nationally recognised client portfolio.
- Why this job: Engage in high-quality advocacy and influence litigation strategies from the start.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years post-call experience and a passion for employment law.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-5 years post-call experience
- Employment Tribunal advocacy experience
- A genuine passion for employment law and litigation
- Strong drafting and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- A collaborative and commercial approach to client service
- The desire to develop within an innovative and growing advocacy team
The Role
Working as part of one of the most reputable teams, you will be joining the employment team supporting a diverse client base spanning commercial organisations, healthcare providers, educational institutions and public sector bodies. The role offers a broad mix of Employment Tribunal advocacy, strategic input on complex employment matters and advisory work. You will receive a steady flow of high-quality instructions from the established employment team, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent outcomes for clients. You will be involved in matters from the outset, helping to shape case strategy, draft pleadings and advisory documents, and represent clients at preliminary and final hearings across the Employment Tribunal system.
Additional Scope
Applications are welcomed from those with a mixed practice including employment law who have developed a particular interest in employment law and are looking to build a more specialist career in this area.
Why This Role
- High-quality advocacy work across a nationally recognised client portfolio
- The opportunity to influence litigation strategy from the outset
- Greater involvement in client relationships and advisory work
- Access to complex and varied employment disputes
- Genuine flexibility around location and hybrid working
- Strong support for professional development and mentoring
- A collaborative environment that combines the best aspects of private practice and chambers
How to Apply
Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Employment Barrister in Stafford employer: ENL
As an Employment Barrister in Birmingham, you will join a highly regarded team that values collaboration and innovation, providing you with the opportunity to engage in high-quality advocacy work across a diverse client portfolio. The firm offers a supportive environment with strong professional development and mentoring, allowing you to shape your career in employment law while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their legal career.
