Employment Legal Director- Birmingham law firm
About Our Client
A national law firm.
Job Description
The firm is looking to bring in somebody who can help manage the Birmingham team. The team is made up of Paralegals, junior solicitors and more senior fee-earners.
This role could a Senior Associate looking for a step up in terms of title and responsibility. There is a path to Partnership in due course for the right person.
The team acts for large Commercial clients so they'll need somebody who has a strong background acting for employers. The work is often complex so you will be expected to help develop the juniors in the team.
The team has a lot of clients and so there isn't the usual expectation that you will come with your own book of business. They are looking for somebody who enjoys BD and the client facing side of the role.
The firm work flexibly and the team are typically in the office 3 days a week.
You will responsibility for the team, the workflow and also your own complex Employment cases.
It's a very supportive environment and you'll have lots of support from the national Head of Employment.
The Successful Applicant
It's likely that you will be an existing Legal Director looking for a new firm or a Senior Associate looking to push their career forward.
It's likely that you will have at least 7 years' PQE and experience of managing others.
Our client will look at candidates with a range of PQE.
What's on Offer
A challenging and rewarding senior position.