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Employment Legal Director
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Legal Director - Employment Law
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Associate or 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 chatBefore You Apply
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