Description

An opportunity with a leading national law firm is seeking a dynamic Employment Legal Director to join their thriving team in Birmingham, with flexibility for candidates based in Nottingham.

This is your chance to work on high-profile, complex employment law projects, including TUPE transactions, and international embassy disputes.

What you'll do:

As an Employment Legal Director, you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert legal counsel on some of the most challenging employment law matters in the UK. You'll:

• Provide specialist legal advice on complex employment projects such as large-scale changes to terms and conditions across major organisations.
• Lead investigations into restructures that have not been implemented appropriately, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
• Advise on union-related matters including derecognition processes and collective bargaining issues, supporting clients through sensitive negotiations.
• Manage TUPE-related issues for high-value transactions, offering guidance on employee transfers and associated risks.
• Oversee large equal pay projects, delivering strategic solutions for clients facing significant claims or regulatory scrutiny.
• Handle employment claims involving foreign embassies in collaboration with King's Counsel, navigating unique international legal challenges.
• Participate in cases at the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), with potential progression to the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court.
• Supervise junior solicitors and associates within the team at a higher level, fostering their development while maintaining quality standards.

What you bring:

Extensive post-qualification experience (ideally 10+ years) in high-end employment law within private practice or equivalent settings.

• Proven track record of managing complex project-based employment matters such as large-scale terms and conditions changes, union issues, TUPE transactions, and equal pay claims.
• Demonstrated ability to lead investigations into organisational restructures with sensitivity and thoroughness.
• Experience handling international employment disputes or embassy-related claims is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of current employment legislation and case law relevant to tribunal appeals up to Supreme Court level.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to supervising junior lawyers and working within diverse teams

What's on offer:

This role offers competitive compensation, clear progression pathways including a fast-track partnership course and flexible working options tailored to your needs. Join a firm that values collaboration, innovation, and balance while tackling some of the most significant employment law challenges in the legal industry.

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Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates