At a Glance
- Tasks: Focus on tribunal work, providing advocacy and advisory services in employment law.
- Company: Join a top-ranked law firm with a strong reputation in advocacy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to shape the Advocacy Unit's future.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to mentor junior solicitors.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in employment law without the stress of managing your own caseload.
- Qualifications: Qualified barrister or solicitor-advocate with 2-5 years of experience in Employment Tribunal advocacy.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a Legal 500 ranked law firm to find an employment barrister or solicitor-advocate to join their growing In House Advocacy Unit in Birmingham.
This is a rare opportunity for an advocate who wants to focus purely on tribunal work, without the burden of running their own caseload The role The successful Employment Advocate will undertake regular advocacy across the firm's three core sectors: commercial/private sector, health, and education, acting for a client base that includes household names alongside major NHS trusts and leading universities and colleges.
This is a pure advocacy role covering preliminary and final hearings in the Employment Tribunal, alongside drafting and advisory work.
There is also a clear opportunity to help shape the Advocacy Unit's growth plans, including supporting the development of junior solicitors' advocacy skills.
About You Qualification as a barrister or solicitor-advocate, with 2 to 5 years' post-call/qualification experience Demonstrable Employment Tribunal advocacy experience A genuine enthusiasm for employment law Excellent drafting and presentational skills The ability to deliver commercially focused, high-quality advice Strong relationship-building skills with clients, colleagues and referrers Good time and diary management A collabor...
