Employment - Senior Associate / Legal Director (5584)

Employment - Senior Associate / Legal Director (5584)Join to apply for the Employment - Senior Associate / Legal Director (5584) role at Irwin MitchellEmployment - Senior Associate / Legal Director (5584)6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Employment - Senior Associate / Legal Director (5584) role at Irwin MitchellGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it’s personal or business, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.You’ll join our highly regarded Employment team in Birmingham, led by National Head & Legal 500-recognised partner, Elaine Huttley. We’re looking for a technically excellent and commercially astute senior lawyer to help shape the future of our practice and support a diverse range of clients across sectors.As a Senior member of the team, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering strategic employment law advice and leading complex matters. You’ll be involved in:Advising on a broad spectrum of employment issues including redundancies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, TUPE, absence management, and Settlement Agreements.Representing clients in Employment Tribunal claims and higher court proceedings.Leading client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers, fostering their growth and development.Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to deliver seamless, high-quality service.You’ll be joining a team that’s been involved in high-profile cases and continues to grow its reputation for excellence. Recent work includes advising on large-scale restructures, defending complex tribunal claims, and supporting clients through sensitive workplace investigations.We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and leadership qualities:Technically excellent with a solid understanding of employment law.Confident leader with experience mentoring and developing junior team members.Commercially aware, with strong client service skills and the ability to build and maintain professional networks.You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values innovation, integrity, and impact. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a thriving practice, we’d love to hear from you.25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.Generous and flexible pension schemes.Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties.The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesLaw PracticeReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Irwin Mitchell by 2xGet notified about new Legal Director jobs in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoCoventry, England, United Kingdom 19 hours agoWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoEmployment Lawyer Director/Partner - Any officeBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 7 months agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoBrierley Hill, England, United Kingdom 4 months agoWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoSupply Chain Director for UK and IrelandDudley, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoMarket Facing Director - ServiceNow - FSBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoEmployment - Senior Associate / Legal DirectorBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSwindon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoLegal Counsel/Manager - International Trade ControlsBlackheath, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoCriminal / Litigation Legal Counsel - West MidlandsWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoSwindon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoCoventry, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLegal Counsel, Central Europe - Western RegionBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoWarwickshire, England, United Kingdom £75,000.00-£80,000.00 3 weeks agoSenior Legal Counsel - Payments Regulatory LawyerBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSenior Legal Counsel Fixed Term ContractStaffordshire, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoBilingual Corporate Legal Counsel (Operations Solicitor)Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoWorcestershire, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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