Senior​/Managing Associate

Employment Senior/Managing Associate - Leicester, Nottingham or Birmingham About the Freeths Employment Team

The Employment Team is led by Rena Magdani who is ranked in Band 1 in Chambers & Partners and is recognised as a Leader in the Field by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. The Team comprises over 45 employment specialists across the country.

We provide a specialist employment law and HR advisory service to a range of companies from PLCs to SMEs. This includes advice on disciplinary and grievance matters, unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, whistleblowing, redundancy, restructures and strategic advice to senior management teams and boards. We also advise senior executives and professionals in all aspects of the employment relationship. We have established a reputation for providing timely responses and pragmatic, cost-effective solutions.

A number of our highly regarded teams are ranked in the top tier for employment in the Legal 500 and Top Ranked by Chambers & Partners and many of our employment lawyers are ranked as recommended lawyers / leading individuals in these publications. We’re widely recognised for our inclusive attitude and diversity, winning 'Firm of the Year' at the UK Diversity Legal Awards and we have achieved Silver in the Investors in People Award.

We are seeking a Senior or Managing Associate, ideally with 5+ PQE, to join our friendly and dynamic team and be based in either our Leicester, Nottingham or Birmingham offices. The role will involve business development and shaping the future strategy of the team.

• Professionally manage a caseload of client matters in accordance with the firm’s standards and the SRA Code of Conduct.
• Effectively undertake fee‑earning work reliably and in line with the firm’s risk and compliance procedures.
• Work flexibly to support clients, teams and the firm’s values of mutual respect and inclusive voice.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

• Human Resources
• Law Practice

If you care deeply, communicate openly and collaborate effectively, we would love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.