Employment Senior Associate/Legal Director

7 days ago


StokeonTrent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Full time

Senior Associate/ Legal Director – Employment Law

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

PQE: 5PQE+

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Associate looking to step up or a Legal Director to join a growing, full-service law firm with a strong Midlands presence. The firm is expanding its Employment Law offering in Stoke, and this role provides the rare chance to help build, shape, and lead a developing department with the full support of the senior leadership team.

This position would suit an ambitious employment lawyer seeking greater autonomy, progression prospects, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise employers and employees on a broad range of employment law matters, including contracts, disciplinary and grievance issues, redundancies, TUPE, discrimination, and Employment Tribunal litigation.
  • Take a proactive role in developing and growing the firm's employment law presence across Staffordshire and the wider Midlands.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to new business initiatives.
  • Supervise, mentor, and support junior lawyers and paralegals.
  • Work collaboratively with other practice areas to deliver a cohesive, high-quality client service.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and departmental development.

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE preferred) with generalist experience in employment law and HR matters.
  • Strong technical skills across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
  • Proven ability to develop business and nurture client relationships.
  • Confident communicator with leadership potential and a commercial outlook.
  • Self-motivated, organised, and enthusiastic about contributing to the growth of a team.
  • Experience supervising junior staff would be an advantage.

The Benefits

  • A genuine opportunity to lead and shape a growing department.
  • Supportive culture within a progressive and ambitious regional firm.
  • Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
  • Flexible and hybrid working options.
  • Clear pathway for career development and partnership progression.

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.


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