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Head of Employment
- Location Staffordshire
- Job type Permanent
- Salary £65k - 80k per year
- Discipline Private Practice
- Reference J74347
Head of Employment – Up to £80,000 DOE
Staffordshire (up to 4 days remote working)
A well-regarded Legal 500 firm is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor to step into a Head of Department role. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a highly respected team and shape its future direction.
The firm
- A Legal 500-ranked practice with a rich history and longstanding reputation for excellence
- A firm where people stay, known for its warm collaborative feel
- Located with easy access to the motorway network and excellent local amenities
- Real scope to grow the department, with strong foundations already in place
The role:
- Lead the Employment team, offering professional advice and general team support
- Act on behalf of both employers and employees, including work for Trade Unions
- Handle the full spectrum of employment law matters – advisory and contentious (claimant and respondent)
- Help shape the strategic growth of the team while managing a healthy existing workload
- Full-time, with up to 4 days remote working
The benefits:
- Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
- Pathway to Director if desired
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Pension
- Discretionary bonus
- Free parking, modern office space, and a genuinely supportive working environment
If you are an employment lawyer and you are looking for a step up, or currently in a management role and want to join a thriving team, then please get in touch.
jisherwood@venngroup.com
07703832803