Employment Lawyer
Location: Tamworth (Hybrid Available)
Employment Type: Permanent – Full-time and Part-time Opportunities
Salary: Dependent on experience, plus bonus
A long-established, family-run firm is seeking a talented Employment Lawyer to join its growing Employment team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their career within a friendly, supportive, and professional environment. Hybrid working is available.
Role Overview
You will provide an effective, timely, and high-quality service to clients across a broad spectrum of employment law matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Advising on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:
o Settlement agreements
o Business reorganisations and redundancy processes
o TUPE advice
o Unfair and constructive dismissal claims
o Equality and discrimination matters
o Grievance and disciplinary issues
o Absence management
o ACAS Early Conciliation
o Drafting contracts, policies, and handbooks
o Restrictive covenants
* Achieving annual fee‑earning and chargeable hours targets
* Managing an agreed caseload in consultation with the Head of Department
* Ensuring cases are handled efficiently, cost‑effectively, and in line with firm procedures
* Prompt time recording, billing, and collection of outstanding balances
* Cross‑selling services across the firm
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and referrers
* Upholding the highest professional and ethical standards
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer)
* Must have over 2 years’ PQE
* Minimum two years’ employment law experience (more senior candidates also welcome)
* Demonstrable ability to build and sustain strong client relationships
Knowledge & Skills
* Strong understanding of employment law and the ability to advise on complex client issues
* Commercial awareness with a proactive, client‑centred approach
* Excellent drafting, research, and analytical skills
* Clear and confident verbal and written communication
* Exceptional attention to detail
* Ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively
* Proficiency with legal case management systems and Microsoft Office
If you are an enthusiastic Employment Lawyer looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and family‑orientated firm, we would love to hear from you.
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