Our client is a growing national law firm operating out of several offices throughout the UK.
Although they have a national employment team, they are keen to focus on strengthening their presence in Birmingham, therefore they wish to appoint a Senior Solicitor as soon as possible.
The role:
* To be a senior employment Solicitor for the Birmingham office, working alongside junior members already operating in this location.
* To act as mentor and guide to the junior members of the department.
* To develop the Birmingham employment law presence for the firm.
* To operate strategically alongside the other disciplines which will develop new business, manage, and care for existing clients, and to drive the firm’s brand forward.
* To appoint a successful Senior Solicitor who is familiar with the Midlands market, and has a reputation of success which will compliment the rest of the teams in Birmingham.
The candidate:
* UK qualified solicitor – a minimum of 6 PQE
* This role is for Senior Associate to Partner level (those with a following/contacts are of particular interest)
* Expertise in (and not limited to):
o General employment law
o Contentious and non-contentious
o TUPE
o Unfair dismissal
o Discrimination
o Settlement agreements
o Redundancy
o Whistleblowing etc.
* You will have a stable career history, showing evidence of a growing portfolio of clients and referrers of work.
* Interest in building and mentoring your own team in this specific office.
* Keen to work collaboratively with the existing people of the firm and team.
* Cross selling, networking and marketing experience is essential.
This is an exciting role, and will suit a commercially minded Lawyer at Senior Associate level upwards, who is looking for the next step in their career. The firm will provide a highly achievable pathway to Partnership for the right applicant.
This role will provide a very attractive remuneration package, which will be accompanied by a firm-wide bonus, and wonderful benefits package including anelectric car scheme.
Remuneration: £75000 to £90000.
#J-18808-Ljbffr