Senior Employment Lawyer (Associate or above)
Birmingham | Hybrid working
Do you want to use your Employment law expertise in a role where the work genuinely makes a difference?
I am working with a highly regarded, values led law firm with a strong presence in Birmingham. Its Employment team advises organisations with a clear social purpose, including charities, housing associations, care providers, local authorities, faith based organisations, and education bodies. These clients play a vital role in supporting communities and improving lives.
The firm is looking to appoint an experienced Employment lawyer, Associate level or above and ideally 6+ PQE, to join its Birmingham based team. This is a senior opportunity for someone who wants high quality work, real responsibility, and the chance to help shape and develop a growing Employment practice.
The role
As a senior member of the Birmingham Employment team, you will:
Take ownership of key client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser on sensitive and strategically important matters
Lead, supervise and mentor colleagues, supporting their development and progression
Play an active role in business development and the continued growth of the team in Birmingham
Your work will be varied, complex and purposeful, including:
Delivering clear, practical Employment advice aligned to clients’ missions and values
Advising on senior employee relations matters such as disciplinaries, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination and safeguarding
Supporting restructures, redundancy programmes and TUPE transfers
Managing Employment Tribunal claims for respondent clients across core sectors
About you
You are likely to bring:
Strong Employment law experience, ideally 6+ PQE, with confidence leading complex matters
Experience supervising, mentoring or developing junior lawyers
Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to advise senior stakeholders
Clear, pragmatic communication and strong drafting skills
A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in purpose led work
This role will suit someone looking to deepen their technical expertise, take on greater leadership responsibility, and work on matters that have real impact beyond the purely commercial.
What’s on offer
High quality technical training and clear, sector focused career development pathways
Hybrid working
25 days’ holiday plus additional days at Christmas
Dedicated time each year for social purpose volunteering
Modern, refurbished Birmingham offices with onsite facilities including a café and gym
Full IT provision and support for effective home working
The firm is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.
For a confidential discussion about this Birmingham based opportunity, please get in touch