The Firm
Our client is a well-established regional firm with a strong presence in Nottingham and the wider Midlands. The firm is known for its pragmatic, business-focused advice and has a collaborative, supportive culture that encourages autonomy and career progression.
The Role
The firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Partner-level Employment Lawyer to play a leading role in its Nottingham office. This is a strategic hire, offering the chance to manage and grow a high-quality employment practice, act for a broad mix of clients, and contribute to the firm’s continued success.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising employers and senior executives on all aspects of employment law
- Handling complex contentious cases, including discrimination, whistleblowing and tribunal claims
- Drafting and negotiating service agreements, policies, contracts and settlement agreements
- Advising on restructures, TUPE, redundancies and senior exits
- Delivering training and seminars to clients on HR and employment issues
- Driving business development, strengthening existing relationships and building new ones
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and supporting team development
The Candidate
- Senior Associate or Partner with a strong background in employment law
- Experienced across both contentious and non-contentious matters
- Commercially aware and confident in managing client relationships
- Strong business development track record or appetite to build a practice
- Leadership skills and enthusiasm for mentoring colleagues
- Ambitious, proactive and keen to make an impact at a senior level
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and senior-level package
- Genuine opportunity to step up to partnership for ambitious Senior Associates
- Autonomy to shape and grow the employment team in Nottingham
- High-quality, varied work for a diverse client base
- Supportive culture with scope to influence the future direction of the practice
Apply Now
If you are an Employment Senior Associate ready for partnership, or a Partner seeking a new challenge in Nottingham, we’d be delighted to hear from you.