Employment Senior Associate or Legal Director

Overview

In this role you join a leading national employment team to handle a broad mix of contentious, advisory and transactional employment work. You will manage own matters and client relationships, with opportunities to supervise junior lawyers and contribute to business development. Based in Leeds or Newcastle, you’ll support diverse clients across sectors and shape the practice’s growth and client service. This is a senior, high-responsibility position offering significant impact and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Manage Employment Tribunal litigation and discrimination/whistle-blowing claims
• Draft employment contracts and related documentation
• Provide TUPE advice and advise on corporate transactions from an employment perspective
• Oversee investigations, restructurings and employee relations matters
• Develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees and paralegals
• Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional matters

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent
• Significant employment law experience at Senior Associate or Legal Director level
• Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law
• Experience advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions
• Solid understanding of TUPE and Employment Tribunal claims
• Capable of independently managing a varied caseload
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Ability to supervise and support junior team members
• Strong organisational skills and prioritisation
• Interest in business development and profile-building within the employment market

• Client relationship management
• Commercially focused advice
• Mentoring and supervision
• Employment law
• TUPE
• Employment Tribunal claims

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