Associate - Employment - #1759925

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

What you'll be doing

Join our award-winning, nationally established Employment practice at an exciting time of growth and expansion. We're seeking a talented Associate to be based in either our dynamic Birmingham or Manchester offices, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional legal services to our expanding client base.

This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious Employment solicitor to make their mark within a market-leading team. As an Associate, you'll take ownership of diverse Employment law matters of varying complexity and scale, whilst developing your expertise across fee-earning, client relationship management and business development.

Principal responsibilities

• Delivering strategic employment advice to high-profile clients
• Drafting sophisticated employment contracts, policies, and disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Managing and conducting Employment Tribunal claims from inception to resolution
• Contributing to complex transactional employment matters
• Handling data subject access requests with precision and compliance focus
• Leading marketing initiatives including authoring thought leadership articles, presenting at seminars and client events, and driving networking opportunities
• Supporting business development activities to enhance our market presence and secure new opportunities
• Developing deep sector knowledge and maintaining cutting-edge awareness of legal developments
• Cultivating and nurturing long-term client relationships
• Maintaining excellence in file management in accordance with Lexcel and departmental standards
• Actively engaging in comprehensive firm-wide and departmental training programmes

What you will need

We invest in talent through our comprehensive Career Development Framework, which clearly defines competencies and accelerated progression pathways for Associates. To thrive in this exciting role, you'll possess:

• Qualified solicitor with 1-3 years' PQE in employment law, ideally with commercial and/or public sector client exposure
• Outstanding academic credentials demonstrating intellectual rigour
• Exceptional written communication skills and confident verbal presentation abilities
• Genuine passion for employment law and its evolving landscape
• Sharp commercial awareness and client-centric mindset
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities whilst consistently meeting deadlines
• Excellent technical legal skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Natural flair for clear, persuasive legal drafting (highly desirable)
• Entrepreneurial spirit with enthusiasm for business development opportunities
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive, high-performing environment
• Self-motivated individual with strong initiative and problem-solving capabilities
• Positive, proactive approach with the flexibility and commitment to excel
• Genuine drive and enthusiasm for delivering exceptional client service

Join a firm that's as committed to your success as you are. At Trowers & Hamlins, you'll benefit from structured career development, mentorship from industry leaders, and the opportunity to work on market-defining cases whilst building lasting client relationships in a supportive, collaborative culture.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on [email protected]

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.