Role: Senior Associate/Legal Director (5+PQE), Employment team
Location: Birmingham Office
Hours: Full Time
Term: Permanent
We’re a regional law firm recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers Guide. We support your growth and endeavour to foster a culture that encourages long‑term commitment.
You will influence the development of your expertise and will be encouraged to engage in business development, seminars, networking, and article drafting.
The Employment Team
Our award‑winning team, led by Team Head Sally Morris, works from multiple offices. You will be based in Birmingham, with hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
Day‑to‑day success will be measured by…
handling a mixed and complex caseload in a fast‑paced environment, delivering outstanding client service, and contributing to team growth in Birmingham.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice to employers and employees on employment matters.
- Handle TUPE, redundancy, and transfer‑of‑undertakings issues.
- Negotiate and draft settlement agreements.
- Advise on restrictive covenants, confidentiality breaches, and workplace disputes.
- Draft and review employment contracts and staff handbooks.
- Conduct legal research and analysis.
- Draft court submissions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Engage in negotiations with opposing counsel.
- Collaborate with Partners and colleagues on client strategies.
- Contribute to business development and firm growth initiatives.
- Mentor junior team members as the team expands.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years PQE in Employment Law.
- Proven experience with employment tribunal claims and complex cases.
- Strong communication, negotiation and client‑management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a supportive team environment.
- Proactive approach to business development and marketing.
Salary & Benefits
- 29 days’ holiday (plus Christmas shutdown and statutory bank holidays).
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing services – 24/7 helpline.
- Discounted legal fees for staff and family.
- Death‑in‑service provision.
- Auto‑enrolment in Company Pension.
Additional Reasons to Join
- Rewarding career, quality work, and commitment to development.
- People‑first culture focusing on wellbeing and work/life balance.
- Commitment to inclusion and community representation; CSR, sports, and wellbeing groups.
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