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Senior Associate Employment Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with high-profile clients across health and care, commercial sectors, and higher education, handling a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage a high-quality caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment work
  • Predominantly working with Health and Care Clients
  • Collaborate with partners and colleagues on complex legal issues
  • Contribute to business development, playing a key role in growing the firm’s Employment practice

Requirements:

  • 4+ years' PQE as an Employment Solicitor, gained in a reputable law firm or in-house
  • A proactive, commercially-minded approach with strong problem-solving skills
  • The ability to work collaboratively on complex matters
  • Previous experience advising Health & Care clients is desirable

Nice to have:

Previous experience advising Health & Care clients

What we offer:
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Clear career progression in a supportive, forward-thinking team
  • Flexible hybrid working model

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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