Senior Employment Associate
Derby – £60,000 - £70,000
This is a hands-on role managing a varied caseload of complex employment matters while supporting the growth and development of the team.Key Responsibilities:
- Manage contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including tribunal cases.
- Advise clients on HR processes, settlement agreements, and employment law issues arising in transactions.
- Mentor and supervise junior fee-earners, ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Support team management, performance tracking, and business development initiatives.
- Deliver client-focused solutions and contribute to strategic growth of the practice.
- Strong experience in employment law, with knowledge of tribunal procedures.
- Excellent client care, commercial awareness, and people management skills.
- Proactive, motivated, and capable of leading complex matters independently.
- Networking and business development aptitude.
Kamile has joined Douglas Scott as a Recruitment Consultant, focusing on the Midlands market. With an undergraduate degree in Law (LLB) and a master’s in International Commercial and Corporate Law, Kamile brings a strong academic foundation and a sharp understanding of the legal landscape to her role. She thrives in recruitment’s fast-paced, people-focused environment and enjoys building meaningful connections with clients and candidates alike. Outside of work, Kamile is passionate about reading, running, and travelling—always seeking new experiences and perspectives to broaden her horizons.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Employment Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Derby
- Reference: 1299331
