Employment counsel (0389)

Join Mills & Reeve's Advocacy Unit to lead Employment Tribunal hearings, deliver strategic advice, and represent leading brands nationwide. Our clients include Jaguar Land Rover, River Island, Bosch, Carlsberg Marston's, St John’s College Oxford and the University of Birmingham.

The role

As a qualified barrister, you will lead Employment Tribunal advocacy, handling preliminary and final hearings, drafting, and advisory work, working closely with the Head of Advocacy.

Client service

• Deliver outstanding client service to both internal and external clients
• Understand clients' legal, commercial and service requirements
• Maintain effective client relationships and client service skills

Technical excellence

• Be a qualified barrister / solicitor advocate and confident advocate in the Employment Tribunal
• Have strong technical competence and legal knowledge in employment law
• Deliver high quality and commercially focussed advice
• Assist in delivering training to clients and target clients

Qualifications

You will be a qualified barrister with 2 to 5 years post‑call experience.

The Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits aligned with industry standards.

EEO & Diversity

Mills & Reeve is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements, and support for workplace adjustments.