Simpson Judge
Employment Partner
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Employment Partner Location: Telford Salary: DOE
Overview An established and highly regarded full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Partner to strengthen its presence in the Telford market. Joining a recognised and successful Employment team, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing the firm's regional offering, building relationships with local businesses and delivering high-quality employment law advice to a diverse client base.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise employer clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including Employment Tribunal claims, TUPE, restructures, redundancy, discrimination, contracts, policies, and senior executive issues.
- Develop and expand the firm's employment practice within the Telford and surrounding area, building strong relationships with new and existing clients.
- Work closely with colleagues across the wider Employment team and other practice areas to deliver seamless legal advice.
- Identify and pursue business development opportunities through networking, referrals, and local market engagement.
- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers where appropriate.
- Deliver client training, seminars, and legal updates.
- Contribute to the firm's continued success by maintaining exceptional client service and commercial awareness.
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Skills and Experience
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with significant employment law experience.
- Strong technical expertise across contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
- Proven business development skills and an established network within the Telford, Shropshire, or wider West Midlands business community.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.
- An existing client following would be advantageous but is not essential.
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Personal Attributes
- Commercially minded and client-focused.
- Collaborative and approachable.
- Well connected within the local business community.
- Committed to delivering practical, high-quality legal advice and building long-term client relationships.
What We Offer
- Partnership within a recognised and highly regarded Employment team.
- The opportunity to establish and develop the firm's employment offering in the Telford market.
- High-quality work, a supportive culture, and genuine cross-referral opportunities.
- Competitive remuneration, flexible working, and excellent long-term career prospects.
If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand for a highly confidential chat.
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