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Associate - Claimant & Union
Organising Institution / Firm
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
Quick Verified Facts
π Deadline
Not Specified by Organiser
π Mode / Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
π° Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
π Eligibility
SRA Qualified; 5-8 years post-qualified experience; current experience in a recognised Employment team or in-house department; in-depth knowledge of employment law including claimant work; ability to handle a caseload of employment tribunal claims to final trial.
π‘οΈ Category
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join their Employment team. The role focuses on representing claimants, trade unions, and staff associations in contentious employment matters, including industrial disputes, whistleblowing, discrimination claims, and regulatory/pension issues within the Employment Tribunal and civil courts.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Must be SRA Qualified.
- Experience: 5-8 years of post-qualified experience (PQE).
- Expertise: In-depth knowledge of employment law with specific experience in claimant work.
- Skills: Ability to manage a full caseload to final trial, strong communication, and research-based approach.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Providing merits assessments for tribunal, regulatory, and pension claims.
- Managing employment tribunal and pension cases.
- Conducting advocacy at preliminary employment tribunal hearings.
- Drafting and reviewing pleadings, submissions, and legal documents.
- Providing day-to-day legal advice and training to clients.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Not specified. This is a full-time, permanent legal position.
Application Procedure & Required Documents
Interested candidates should apply via the official LinkedIn job portal. For inquiries regarding recruitment adjustments or accessibility, contact Emily Green at Emily.Green@penningtonslaw.com.
FAQs
- Is the role strictly based in Birmingham? While the role is ideally based in the Birmingham office, the firm will consider applications for their other office locations.
- Is pension/regulatory experience mandatory? It is desirable but not essential; the primary requirement is a strong background in employment law and claimant work.