Overview

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