Employment Barrister/Lawyer - Midlands
Apply locations Leicester posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR100447 About the team The Employment Team is ranked in Band 1 in Chambers & Partners and led by Rena Magdani, recognised as a Leader in the Field by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. Comprising over 48 employment specialists across the country, the team provides a specialist employment law and HR advisory service to a range of companies from PLCs to SMEs. About the role We are seeking an employment barrister/lawyer to join our friendly and dynamic employment team. You will be a skilled advocate capable of representing clients at employment tribunal hearings and providing employment advice to a range of clients from PLCs to SMEs, including advice on disciplinary and grievance matters, unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, whistleblowing, redundancy, restructures, and strategic advice to senior management teams and boards. Ideally, you will be based in our Leicester office (although we can be flexible on location to include Birmingham / Nottingham) working directly with the head of our Employment, Pensions and Immigration team, Rena Magdani. You will have circa 5+ years experience and perhaps be looking for a change of direction and new challenge, where you will receive support in progressing your career in private practice. You will ideally have experience in both the ET & EAT. The nature of the work is fast-paced and our clients’ interests are paramount, so you must possess and demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, and passion for employment law, have exceptionally strong communication skills, and work well in a team. The team takes a holistic approach to their work, offering a corporate level of service with a personal touch, and over 90% of their work involves acting for the employer. The team also continues to experience rapid growth, so this role would suit someone who is looking to get involved in business development. This is an excellent opportunity if you are ambitious and eager to make a reputation for yourself in a highly regarded national firm. We are passionate about supporting our lawyers in their career development and client relationships. We trust our people to work flexibly in the way that works best for them, their teams, and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths.
Become part of the team at Freeths. Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly, and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team. About Us
We’re 1000+ Freethinkers, striving to create a better place. We’re committed to living our values – smart, bold, together – and making a positive change at every touchpoint for our colleagues, clients, and communities. We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism, and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1000 colleagues, and counting. 1. Think Ambition:
We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism, and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1,000 colleagues, and counting. Matching individual ambition and our firm’s ambition matters. That’s why we develop our people by making sure every one of our team feels connected through a clear progression pathway and leadership support. It’s helped us to grow an award-winning reputation in the eyes of our clients and competitors that each and every one of the Freeths team works hard to uphold in everything we do. 2. Think Recognition:
Sharing success matters to us. We love to showcase excellent work across the firm and celebrate our people through our employee awards. We recognise our teams work hard together to deliver the best solutions for our clients. That’s why great work is well rewarded - our rewards and benefits are among the best in the business. 3. Think Together:
Our people are at the heart of what makes Freeths such a great place to be. We’re a firm where people care about each other and employee wellbeing is high on the agenda. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. We understand that differences add strength, which means we maintain a diverse culture where everyone has the freedom to be themselves and thrive. We're committed to championing diversity and building an inclusive culture. We want to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background. We welcome applications from everybody, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds. We celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought, and are dedicated to continually challenging our processes to maintain fairness, equity, and transparency. If you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact recruitmentfreeths@freeths.co.uk and we will be happy to discuss. Recruitment Agencies
We are committed to sourcing candidates directly where possible. For particular roles, we may work with preferred suppliers who will be invited by our resourcing team to support us. We may also agree to accept CVs from other suppliers on an ad hoc basis (to be agreed in writing). We will not be responsible for fees in relation to CVs or profiles submitted directly to our partners or other employees or for any applications not submitted via our portal. Agencies should contact our recruitment team before submitting unsolicited applications.
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Apply locations Leicester posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR100447 About the team The Employment Team is ranked in Band 1 in Chambers & Partners and led by Rena Magdani, recognised as a Leader in the Field by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. Comprising over 48 employment specialists across the country, the team provides a specialist employment law and HR advisory service to a range of companies from PLCs to SMEs. About the role We are seeking an employment barrister/lawyer to join our friendly and dynamic employment team. You will be a skilled advocate capable of representing clients at employment tribunal hearings and providing employment advice to a range of clients from PLCs to SMEs, including advice on disciplinary and grievance matters, unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, whistleblowing, redundancy, restructures, and strategic advice to senior management teams and boards. Ideally, you will be based in our Leicester office (although we can be flexible on location to include Birmingham / Nottingham) working directly with the head of our Employment, Pensions and Immigration team, Rena Magdani. You will have circa 5+ years experience and perhaps be looking for a change of direction and new challenge, where you will receive support in progressing your career in private practice. You will ideally have experience in both the ET & EAT. The nature of the work is fast-paced and our clients’ interests are paramount, so you must possess and demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, and passion for employment law, have exceptionally strong communication skills, and work well in a team. The team takes a holistic approach to their work, offering a corporate level of service with a personal touch, and over 90% of their work involves acting for the employer. The team also continues to experience rapid growth, so this role would suit someone who is looking to get involved in business development. This is an excellent opportunity if you are ambitious and eager to make a reputation for yourself in a highly regarded national firm. We are passionate about supporting our lawyers in their career development and client relationships. We trust our people to work flexibly in the way that works best for them, their teams, and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths.
Become part of the team at Freeths. Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly, and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team. About Us
We’re 1000+ Freethinkers, striving to create a better place. We’re committed to living our values – smart, bold, together – and making a positive change at every touchpoint for our colleagues, clients, and communities. We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism, and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1000 colleagues, and counting. 1. Think Ambition:
We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism, and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1,000 colleagues, and counting. Matching individual ambition and our firm’s ambition matters. That’s why we develop our people by making sure every one of our team feels connected through a clear progression pathway and leadership support. It’s helped us to grow an award-winning reputation in the eyes of our clients and competitors that each and every one of the Freeths team works hard to uphold in everything we do. 2. Think Recognition:
Sharing success matters to us. We love to showcase excellent work across the firm and celebrate our people through our employee awards. We recognise our teams work hard together to deliver the best solutions for our clients. That’s why great work is well rewarded - our rewards and benefits are among the best in the business. 3. Think Together:
Our people are at the heart of what makes Freeths such a great place to be. We’re a firm where people care about each other and employee wellbeing is high on the agenda. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. We understand that differences add strength, which means we maintain a diverse culture where everyone has the freedom to be themselves and thrive. We're committed to championing diversity and building an inclusive culture. We want to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background. We welcome applications from everybody, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds. We celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought, and are dedicated to continually challenging our processes to maintain fairness, equity, and transparency. If you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact recruitmentfreeths@freeths.co.uk and we will be happy to discuss. Recruitment Agencies
We are committed to sourcing candidates directly where possible. For particular roles, we may work with preferred suppliers who will be invited by our resourcing team to support us. We may also agree to accept CVs from other suppliers on an ad hoc basis (to be agreed in writing). We will not be responsible for fees in relation to CVs or profiles submitted directly to our partners or other employees or for any applications not submitted via our portal. Agencies should contact our recruitment team before submitting unsolicited applications.
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