Senior Associate – Employment

Birmingham | 4+ PQE | Leading National Law Firm

Lex Exec is working with a highly regarded UK law firm seeking to appoint an experienced Employment Senior Associate to its established Birmingham team.

This opportunity will appeal to an ambitious Employment lawyer looking to undertake sophisticated work for a substantial client base, whilst developing their career within a nationally recognised practice offering genuine scope for professional growth.

The Opportunity

The firm's Employment practice advises an impressive range of clients, including major commercial organisations, healthcare providers, higher education institutions and businesses operating within regulated sectors.

The Birmingham team forms part of a substantial national Employment practice, providing access to experienced Partners, high-quality instructions and a collaborative network of specialist lawyers.

The successful candidate will enjoy a varied practice encompassing contentious and non-contentious Employment matters, with opportunities to:

Lead on Employment Tribunal proceedings and complex advisory matters.
Advise major employers across sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, retail and higher education.
Develop and maintain direct relationships with established clients.
Work closely with experienced Partners on significant and technically challenging instructions.
Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, contributing to the wider development of the team.
Participate in client training, business development and the continued growth of the practice.

The position offers an attractive balance of autonomy, responsibility and support within a well-resourced national team.

About You

We are interested in speaking with Employment Solicitors with approximately 4 years' PQE or more, gained within a respected private practice or in-house legal environment.

You will ideally bring:

Strong experience advising employers on contentious and non-contentious Employment matters.
The ability to manage Employment Tribunal proceedings and complex advisory instructions.
Excellent technical, drafting and client relationship skills.
A commercially minded and pragmatic approach to advising clients.
Experience supervising junior colleagues, or an interest in developing these responsibilities.
An enthusiasm for building lasting client relationships and contributing to the development of a successful practice.

Experience advising larger employers or organisations operating within regulated sectors would be particularly welcome, although it is not essential.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

For an experienced Employment lawyer considering their next move, the attraction extends beyond the quality of the work.

The firm combines the resources, client base and technical capabilities of a leading national practice with a genuinely collaborative working environment and a strong commitment to developing its people.

The opportunity offers:

High-quality work: A sophisticated and varied client base, with exposure to complex Employment matters.
Career development: The opportunity to develop your practice, build client relationships and take on greater responsibility.
Partner engagement: Close working relationships with established Employment Partners and specialist colleagues nationally.
Culture: A supportive environment with a strong reputation for investing in its lawyers.
Remuneration: A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with flexible working arrangements considered.

Confidential Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact me directly on colin@lex-exec.com or apply here.

We welcome enquiries from lawyers who may not be actively seeking a move but would be interested in understanding how this opportunity compares with their current position.

All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

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