We have an exciting opportunity for an employment solicitor to join our top-ranked Birmingham team.
The role
Due to the continued growth of the work being done by our Tier 1 Employment Team in Birmingham, we are looking for an employment solicitor who wants to join our top-ranked Birmingham team. This is an exciting opportunity to become a recognised sector specialist through working with a (non-exclusive) focus on education and corporate sector clients.
You will undertake a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work. The work is technically varied and interesting, arising from the size and complexity of the clients we work for. As well as advisory and Employment Tribunal work, you will be involved in delivering our annual programme of training, seminars and legal updates to clients and targets, and will assist with business development opportunities to promote the firm's practice.
You do not need to have existing sector experience as support and training will be provided, so all you need is an inquiring mind and an interest in working with great clients. We do leading work in our sectors including, for example, the intersection between equality and freedom of speech in the education sector.
The person
- Being a qualified solicitor, broadly in the region of 1-5 years' PQE.
- Clear enthusiasm for employment law with previous experience of advising on employment law
- You will possess a high level of IT skills, together with marketing and business development skills
- Excellent written English for drafting purposes
- Excellent presentational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and team skills with ability to build good relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Very good time and documentation management skills and have keen attention to detail.
Ideally, you will have a keen interest in the use of AI and an innovative mindset which looks for how to do things better.
The team
Mills & Reeve's Employment Pensions and Immigration National Service Line is led by David Mills and consists of 17 Partners and over 80 solicitors, supported by a team of PSLs and other resources, across our 7 offices.
The national scale of the team means you can build specialist expertise while still benefiting from a broad range of work, supervision and peer support.
As part of that cross-office team, you may also be required to assist colleagues in other sectors and offices. You will be supported to develop your own skills, expertise and profile, within the firm, sectors and the market.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The benefits
As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.
Pre employment screening
If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.
The firm
Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.
We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,250 plus people and over 750 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.
By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. Our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.”, which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase! We're also ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and were recently awarded Platinum Investors in People.
and finally
Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.
To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.
