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Business Manager | Head of Litigation and Employment – Midlands and East Anglia. 07501253648 | rory.brand@simpsonjudge.co.uk
Senior Associate/ Legal Director – Employment Law
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
PQE: 5PQE+
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Associate looking to step up or a Legal Director to join a growing, full-service law firm with a strong Midlands presence. The firm is expanding its Employment Law offering in Stoke, and this role provides the rare chance to help build, shape, and lead a developing department with the full support of the senior leadership team.
This position would suit an ambitious employment lawyer seeking greater autonomy, progression prospects, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact in a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Advise employers and employees on a broad range of employment law matters, including contracts, disciplinary and grievance issues, redundancies, TUPE, discrimination, and Employment Tribunal litigation.
* Take a proactive role in developing and growing the firm’s employment law presence across Staffordshire and the wider Midlands.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to new business initiatives.
* Supervise, mentor, and support junior lawyers and paralegals.
* Work collaboratively with other practice areas to deliver a cohesive, high-quality client service.
* Contribute to strategic planning and departmental development.
About You
* Qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE preferred) with generalist experience in employment law and HR matters.
* Strong technical skills across both contentious and non‑contentious employment matters.
* Proven ability to develop business and nurture client relationships.
* Confident communicator with leadership potential and a commercial outlook.
* Self‑motivated, organised, and enthusiastic about contributing to the growth of a team.
* Experience supervising junior staff would be an advantage.
The Benefits
* A genuine opportunity to lead and shape a growing department.
* Supportive culture within a progressive and ambitious regional firm.
* Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
* Flexible and hybrid working options.
* Clear pathway for career development and partnership progression.
If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.
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