Employment Associate Job at Douglas Scott (Birmingham)

Senior Employment Associate

A respected UK law firm is looking for a Senior Associate to join its well-estab...

Location

United Kingdom , Richmond

Salary:

60000.00 - 76000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solid experience in employment law, particularly around discrimination and tribunal work
Confidence in advising on redundancies, restructures, dismissals, and TUPE transfers
Strong client-handling skills – comfortable leading meetings and negotiations
Experience drafting and reviewing contracts and providing commercial, practical legal advice
A track record of supervising junior team members or contributing to their development

Job Responsibility

Advise a range of clients on complex employment law issues, helping them navigate sensitive situations with confidence and clarity

What we offer

A supportive, collaborative team
Flexible working
Hybrid working pattern – typically two days a week from home and three days in our modern office

Fulltime

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor

A well-established and progressive regional law firm is seeking a Senior Associa...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

65000.00 - 78000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
5+ years’ PQE in employment law
Strong background in advisory work, ideally with a clear employer-side focus
Comfortable acting as a senior point of contact for clients and providing strategic guidance
Confident in managing and mentoring junior team members
Proven ability – or appetite – to contribute to business development and grow the team’s market presence

Job Responsibility

Broad, predominantly non-contentious advisory workload, with a strong emphasis on preventative strategies and long-term client relationships
Around 75% of matters are employer-side, with the remainder focused on senior-level employee advisory
Tribunal matters are rare, usually resolved early – the emphasis is on strategic, solutions-driven support
You'll work closely with the Head of Employment and existing Associate, offering both senior input and leadership within the team

What we offer

Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus tied to both personal and team performance
A progressive, collegiate culture where senior lawyers are empowered to lead
Clear pathway to further progression, with leadership and succession opportunities on the table
Opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic and growing team

Fulltime

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor

A well-established and progressive regional law firm is seeking a Senior Associa...

Location

United Kingdom , Stratford-upon-Avon or Birmingham

Salary:

65000.00 - 78000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law
Strong background in advisory work, ideally with a clear employer-side focus
Comfortable acting as a senior point of contact for clients and providing strategic guidance
Confident in managing and mentoring junior team members
Proven ability – or appetite – to contribute to business development and grow the team’s market presence

Job Responsibility

Broad, predominantly non-contentious advisory workload, with a strong emphasis on preventative strategies and long-term client relationships
Around 75% of matters are employer-side, with the remainder focused on senior-level employee advisory
Tribunal matters are rare, usually resolved early – the emphasis is on strategic, solutions-driven support
You'll work closely with the Head of Employment and existing Associate, offering both senior input and leadership within the team

What we offer

Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus tied to both personal and team performance
A progressive, collegiate culture where senior lawyers are empowered to lead
Clear pathway to further progression, with leadership and succession opportunities on the table
Opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic and growing team

Fulltime

Senior Associate Employment Solicitor

A well-established and progressive regional law firm is seeking a Senior Associa...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

65000.00 - 78000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law
Strong background in advisory work, ideally with a clear employer-side focus
Comfortable acting as a senior point of contact for clients and providing strategic guidance
Confident in managing and mentoring junior team members
Proven ability – or appetite – to contribute to business development and grow the team’s market presence

Job Responsibility

Broad, predominantly non-contentious advisory workload, with a strong emphasis on preventative strategies and long-term client relationships
Around 75% of matters are employer-side, with the remainder focused on senior-level employee advisory
Tribunal matters are rare, usually resolved early – the emphasis is on strategic, solutions-driven support
Working closely with the Head of Employment and existing Associate, offering both senior input and leadership within the team

What we offer

Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus tied to both personal and team performance
A progressive, collegiate culture where senior lawyers are empowered to lead
Clear pathway to further progression, with leadership and succession opportunities on the table
Opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic and growing team
Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Genuinely flexible, modern culture with no rigid billing targets

Fulltime