Employment Solicitor (Head of Department)

Competitive Permanent Birmingham 7-10 Posted 9 days ago Expires In 2 Months Job Description Head of Employment – BirminghamBirmingham | National Law Firm | Leadership OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Employment to join the Birmingham office of a highly regarded national law firm.This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Employment lawyer who is looking to take a genuine leadership role within an established national practice and play a key part in its continued growth and development.The RoleAs Head of Employment, you will take responsibility for the continued development of the Birmingham Employment team, providing strategic direction, technical leadership and commercial support.You will work closely with the firm's senior leadership team and colleagues across the national Employment practice, helping to develop the firm's client offering and identify opportunities for further growth.Your responsibilities will include:Leading and developing the Birmingham Employment teamManaging a high-quality and varied caseload of employment mattersAdvising senior management and HR teams on complex employment issuesHandling contentious and non-contentious employment mattersDeveloping and maintaining strong client relationshipsIdentifying and pursuing new business opportunitiesSupporting the growth and development of junior lawyersWorking collaboratively with the wider national Employment teamContributing to the firm's strategic and commercial objectivesBuilding the Birmingham Employment practice and enhancing its market profileAbout YouWe are looking for an experienced Employment Partner or senior Employment lawyer who can demonstrate:Significant experience across a broad range of employment law mattersStrong technical expertise and commercial awarenessProven leadership and team management experienceAn excellent track record of developing client relationshipsA strong appetite for business developmentThe ability to identify and convert new opportunitiesA collaborative and engaging leadership styleThe ambition to play a key role in growing a successful Employment practiceA portable following would be highly advantageous, although the key requirement is the ability to demonstrate a strong commercial and business development track record.The OpportunityThis is more than simply a team leadership position. It is an opportunity to shape the future direction of the Birmingham Employment practice, working within the infrastructure and national reach of an established law firm.You will have the platform, resources and support to develop the team, strengthen existing client relationships and win new work.If you are an experienced Employment lawyer looking for a genuine leadership opportunity where you can make your mark, we would be very keen to hear from you.For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch. 0121 454 1004