Employment Partner

Employment Partner

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

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• 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.
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• Develop and expand the firm's employment practice within the Telford and surrounding area, building strong relationships with new and existing clients.
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• Work closely with colleagues across the wider Employment team and other practice areas to deliver seamless legal advice.
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• Identify and pursue business development opportunities through networking, referrals and local market engagement.
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• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers where appropriate.
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• Deliver client training, seminars and legal updates.
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• Contribute to the firm's continued success by maintaining exceptional client service and commercial awareness.
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Skills and Experience

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• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with significant employment law experience.
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• Strong technical expertise across contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
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• Proven business development skills and an established network within the Telford, Shropshire or wider West Midlands business community.
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• Excellent communication, leadership and relationship management skills.
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• An existing client following would be advantageous but is not essential.
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Personal Attributes

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• Commercially minded and client-focused.
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• Collaborative and approachable.
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• Well connected within the local business community.
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• Committed to delivering practical, high-quality legal advice and building long-term client relationships.
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What We Offer

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• Partnership within a recognised and highly regarded Employment team.
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• The opportunity to establish and develop the firm's employment offering in the Telford market.
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• High-quality work, a supportive culture and genuine cross-referral opportunities.
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• Competitive remuneration, flexible working and excellent long-term career prospects.
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If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand for a highly confidential chat.