Job Description
Employment Partner
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Location: Telford
Salary: DOE
Overview
An established and highly regarded full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Partner to strengthen its presence in the Telford market. Joining a recognised and successful Employment team, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing the firm's regional offering, building relationships with local businesses and delivering high-quality employment law advice to a diverse client base.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise employer clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including Employment Tribunal claims, TUPE, restructures, redundancy, discrimination, contracts, policies and senior executive issues.
Develop and expand the firm's employment practice within the Telford and surrounding area, building strong relationships with new and existing clients.
Work closely with colleagues across the wider Employment team and other practice areas to deliver seamless legal advice.
Identify and pursue business development opportunities through networking, referrals and local market engagement.
Supervise and mentor junior lawyers where appropriate.
Deliver client training, seminars and legal updates.
Contribute to the firm's continued success by maintaining exceptional client service and commercial awareness.
Skills and Experience
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with significant employment law experience.
Strong technical expertise across contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
Proven business development skills and an established network within the Telford, Shropshire or wider West Midlands business community.
Excellent communication, leadership and relationship management skills.
An existing client following would be advantageous but is not essential.
Personal Attributes
- Commercially minded and client-focused.
Collaborative and approachable.
Well connected within the local business community.
Committed to delivering practical, high-quality legal advice and building long-term client relationships.
What We Offer
- Partnership within a recognised and highly regarded Employment team.
The opportunity to establish and develop the firm's employment offering in the Telford market.
High-quality work, a supportive culture and genuine cross-referral opportunities.
Competitive remuneration, flexible working and excellent long-term career prospects. xwwtmva
If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand for a highly confidential chat.