The role
We are looking for an employment solicitor with between 1 and 5 years' PQE to join our Birmingham office at a time when the team is growing. This is a substantive fee earning role with real responsibility from the outset.
What you'll be doing
* Advising high profile clients on a range of strategic employment matters
* Drafting employment contracts, policies, and disciplinary and grievance procedures
* Managing employment tribunal claims from initial instruction to resolution
* Supporting complex transactional employment matters
* Contributing to the team's profile through thought leadership articles, seminars and client events
* Developing deep sector knowledge and maintaining cutting edge awareness of legal developments
* Building long term client relationships – we work with clients who return to us repeatedly, and we want Associates who understand the value of that
* Maintaining excellence in file management in accordance with Lexcel and departmental standards
* Actively engaging in comprehensive firm wide and departmental training programmes
What you'll need
* A qualified solicitor with at least 1 5 PQE in employment law, ideally with some exposure to commercial and/or public sector clients
* Outstanding academic credentials demonstrating intellectual rigour
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
* Genuine passion for employment law and its evolving landscape
* Proven ability to manage competing priorities whilst consistently meeting deadlines
* Excellent technical legal skills with meticulous attention to detail
* Natural flair for clear, persuasive legal drafting (highly desirable)
* Entrepreneurial spirit with enthusiasm for business development opportunities
* Collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive, high performing environment
* Self motivated individual with strong initiative and problem solving capabilities
* Positive, proactive approach with the flexibility and commitment to excel
* Genuine drive and enthusiasm for delivering exceptional client service
Equal opportunities
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
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