Senior Employment Law Solicitor

Senior Employment Law Associate - Birmingham - L500 firm - 6+ pqe

Due to this increase in workflow, an opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor 6+ years PQE to join this leading Midlands practice operating out of their impressive Walsall office. On offer is hybrid working 2 days from home each week.

The Firm

This modern and dynamic firm, based on traditional values, has grown steadily over the past few years to become one of the leading names in the employment law sector.

This firm is well-placed to deliver cohesive legal services to national and international clients. They are well-known for their commercially driven approach which serves their loyal client roster of banks, public companies, SMEs and more.

This firm has a distinctly modern, sophisticated style which is straightforward yet down to earth. Their lawyers enjoy more of a relaxed atmosphere with lots of social events in the calendar (including a monthly lunch where they all get together), flexibility to work in a way that suits and a proper balance between work and home life.

What makes them stand out from the crowd is their commitment to developing their lawyers and actively promoting from within which has allowed them to steadily grow in an organic way. Their staff retention rates and length of service records are further evidence of this commitment making them an excellent employer to consider.

The Role

This role will suit an ambitious solicitor who has a keen eye for detail, looking to represent both employers and employees.

They offer advice on every stage of the employment relationship, with a particular focus on recruitment and recruitment agencies, contracts, retention, absence, performance and rewards, restructuring, holiday pay, immigration, redundancy, TUPE, tribunals, disciplinary action, dismissal and discrimination.

You will take a leading role in the team and enjoy a case load of higher value, complex matters. You will be benefit from experienced secretarial support.

The firm prides itself on internal promotion. As such you will enjoy mentored career progression through to partnership, should you wish.

They manage claims from employees in the following areas: constructive dismissal, unfair dismissal and discrimination and equal pay. They also specialise in restructuring and re-organisation and settlement agreements.

Requirements:

• Employment Law Solicitor (6+ PQE)
• Highly meticulous, commercially focused and outcome orientated
• Track record in business development and outstanding client care

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Access to Legal 500 and Chambers ranked lawyers to learn from
• Excellent career prospects as the practice continues to grow and expand

This is a stand out opportunity for an Employment Solicitor 6+ PQE to join this leading department with the platform to accelerate your career progression.