Employment Legal Director

Legal Director - Employment Law
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Associate or Legal Director to join a growing, full-service law firm with a strong Midlands presence. The firm is expanding its Employment Law offering in Stoke, and this role provides the rare chance to help build, shape, and lead a developing department with the full support of the senior leadership team.

This position would suit an ambitious employment lawyer seeking greater autonomy, progression prospects, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employers and employees on a broad range of employment law matters, including contracts, disciplinary and grievance issues, redundancies, TUPE, discrimination, and Employment Tribunal litigation.
• Take a proactive role in developing and growing the firm's employment law presence across Staffordshire and the wider Midlands.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to new business initiatives.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior lawyers and paralegals.
• Work collaboratively with other practice areas to deliver a cohesive, high-quality client service.
• Contribute to strategic planning and departmental development.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE preferred) with generalist experience in employment law and HR matters.
• Strong technical skills across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Proven ability to develop business and nurture client relationships.
• Confident communicator with leadership potential and a commercial outlook.
• Self-motivated, organised, and enthusiastic about contributing to the growth of a team.
• Experience supervising junior staff would be an advantage.

The Benefits

• A genuine opportunity to lead and shape a growing department
• Supportive culture within a progressive and ambitious regional firm.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Clear pathway for career development and partnership progression.

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.