Employment Senior Associate | Birmingham | Hybrid Working Competitive Salary | The Role A leading West Midlands firm is looking to appoint a senior employment lawyer into its Birmingham office. This is a pivotal hire within a small, well-regarded team, offering both high-quality work and a clear progression route. With succession planning in mind, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on leadership of the team within the next five years. The practice advises a broad mix of employer clients, from major corporates to owner-managed and family businesses, and is involved in both standalone employment work and corporate support. What you’ll be doing Advising employers on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment issues. Handling matters such as contracts, policies, dismissals, grievances, discrimination claims and TUPE. Providing support to the corporate team on employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions and restructurings. Managing your own caseload while helping to supervise and mentor junior colleagues. Building and developing long-term client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives. About you Senior employment lawyer with strong experience advising employer clients. Confident handling both tribunal litigation and advisory work. Skilled at providing pragmatic, commercial solutions to clients. Leadership potential, with the ambition to play a central role in the future of the team. Strong communication skills and ability to foster trusted relationships with clients and colleagues. What’s on offer A senior position within a highly regarded West Midlands firm. A broad client base, working across both large corporates and SMEs. Opportunity to take over team leadership as part of succession planning. Hybrid working and a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package. A supportive and collegiate culture with clear progression prospects.