Title: Employment Associate Solicitor c.1-5PQE
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £65-80,000 DOE.
About Our Client:
Join a dynamic, internationally recognised Top 40 law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff across the UK, Middle East, and Far East. They pride themselves on their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, valuing the unique contributions of their team. Their strategic direction emphasises sustainable growth and a strong commitment to ESG principles.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an ambitious Employment Associate to join our client's award-winning Employment practise during an exciting period of growth. This role will be based in their Birmingham office and offers a unique chance to work with an expanding client base, delivering exceptional legal services.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As an Associate, you will take ownership of diverse Employment law matters, including:
* Providing strategic employment advice to high-profile clients.
* Drafting employment contracts, policies, and grievance procedures.
* Managing Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish.
* Contributing to complex employment-related transactions.
* Handling data subject access requests with a focus on compliance.
* Leading marketing initiatives, including writing thought leadership articles and presenting at seminars.
* Supporting business development activities to enhance market presence.
* Developing in-depth sector knowledge and staying updated on legal developments.
* Cultivating long-term client relationships.
* Maintaining excellent file management in line with departmental standards.
* Participating in comprehensive training programmes.
What You Will Need:
To thrive in this role, you should possess:
* Qualified solicitor with c.1-5 years' PQE in employment law, preferably with commercial or public sector exposure.
* Outstanding academic credentials.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Genuine passion for employment law and a keen understanding of its evolving landscape.
* Sharp commercial awareness and a client-centric approach.
* Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
* Excellent technical legal skills with meticulous attention to detail.
* Natural flair for clear, persuasive legal drafting (highly desirable).
* Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for business development.
* Collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performing environment.
* Self-motivated with strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
* Positive, proactive attitude with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Why Join Our Client?
At their firm, you will benefit from structured career development, mentorship from industry leaders, and opportunities to work on market-defining cases. They foster a supportive, collaborative culture that values your growth and success, and they remunerate staff with a competitive benefits package.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.