Employment Principal Associate Solicitor

1 month ago


Birmingham West Midlands, West Midlands, United Kingdom LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time

Title: Employment (Principal Associate) Solicitor 8+PQE

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £80-92,000 DOE.

Our client, a Top50 top-ranked organisation, is seeking an experienced and talented Principal Associate to join their growing employment team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful team at a senior level, contribute to further growth, provide support to clients, and mentor junior team members. The team regularly works with high-profile clients across the private and public sectors. It continues to advise on many complex employment cases, and has supported numerous corporate and major projects. Their team of specialist lawyers are sector-focused, combining a deep knowledge of employment law with a clear, practical, commercial and approachable service.

Responsibilities:

  • Undertake a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment work, supporting commercial/private sector clients.
  • Assist in delivering training, seminars, and legal updates to clients and targets.
  • Support three Partners and supervise a team of around 12-14 junior lawyers.
  • Collaborate with a diverse employment team covering various sectors.
  • Be part of a cross-office Employment, Pensions, and Immigration National Service Line.

Notable clients include prestigious companies such as:

  • Jaguar Land Rover,
  • River Island,
  • The White Company,
  • Odeon Cinemas,
  • Volkswagen Financial Services,
  • Topps Tiles.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 8 years' employment law experience gained in a reputable firm.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver outstanding client service.
  • Sound understanding of clients' legal, commercial, and service requirements.
  • Strong business development skills to grow existing client relationships and bring in new work.
  • Excellent technical competence and legal knowledge in employment law.
  • Experience in managing Employment Tribunal litigation and delivering training to clients.
  • Proven track record in supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.

Benefits:

Our client offers a competitive salary and an attractive range of benefits, including but not limited to:

  • Equal all staff bonus based on the firm's financial performance.
  • Five weeks' annual leave and the option to buy or sell a week each year.
  • An extra day of leave for wedding/civil partnerships, religious holidays and house moving.
  • Enhanced family forming pay.

About our client:

Our client, a leading organisation, is committed to achieving more for their clients, their businesses, and the wider communities they serve. Their focus on personalised advice tailored to individual needs sets them apart. With a strong network and over 750 lawyers, our client is dedicated to achieving excellence together. At our client, they value diversity and foster an inclusive and supportive working environment. They are open to considering flexible working arrangements and strive to achieve the right balance for their people and the organisation. Workplace adjustments are encouraged, and full support will be provided.

Join our client's accomplished team and take the next step in your career. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.


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