Lexella Partners Ltd

Senior Employment Lawyer (Associate or above) Birmingham Hybrid working Do you want to use your Employment law expertise in a role where the work genuinely makes a difference? I am working with a highly regarded, values led law firm with a strong presence in Birmingham. Its Employment team advises organisations with a clear social purpose, including charities, housing associations, care providers, local authorities, faith based organisations, and education bodies. These clients play a vital role in supporting communities and improving lives. The firm is looking to appoint an experienced Employment lawyer, Associate level or above and ideally 6+ PQE, to join its Birmingham based team. This is a senior opportunity for someone who wants high quality work, real responsibility, and the chance to help shape and develop a growing Employment practice. The role As a senior member of the Birmingham Employment team, you will: Take ownership of key client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser on sensitive and strategically important matters Lead, supervise and mentor colleagues, supporting their development and progression Play an active role in business development and the continued growth of the team in Birmingham Your work will be varied, complex and purposeful, including: Delivering clear, practical Employment advice aligned to clients missions and values Advising on senior employee relations matters such as disciplinaries, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination and safeguarding Supporting restructures, redundancy programmes and TUPE transfers Managing Employment Tribunal claims for respondent clients across core sectors About you You are likely to bring: Strong Employment law experience, ideally 6+ PQE, with confidence leading complex matters Experience supervising, mentoring or developing junior lawyers Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to advise senior stakeholders Clear, pragmatic communication and strong drafting skills A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in purpose led work This role will suit someone looking to deepen their technical expertise, take on greater leadership responsibility, and work on matters that have real impact beyond the purely commercial. What s on offer High quality technical training and clear, sector focused career development pathways Hybrid working 25 days holiday plus additional days at Christmas Dedicated time each year for social purpose volunteering Modern, refurbished Birmingham offices with onsite facilities including a café and gym Full IT provision and support for effective home working The firm is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. For a confidential discussion about this Birmingham based opportunity, please get in touch.

Technical Property Lawyer 12-month Fixed Term Contract Birmingham A highly regarded Birmingham-based law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Property lawyer into a newly created, project-focused role within its Property team. This is a 12-month fixed term contract designed for a technically strong lawyer who enjoys stepping back from fee earning to look at how work is done. The focus is on process improvement, efficiency, and exploring how legal technology and AI can be used in a practical, lawyer-friendly way. Rather than carrying a billing target, this role will work alongside partners and fee earners to review existing workflows, identify inefficiencies, and help implement smarter, more consistent ways of working across the team. The role will involve: Reviewing legal and operational processes across the Property team Identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve consistency Improving and rationalising precedents, templates, and guidance notes Exploring where AI and legal tech tools could add genuine value Supporting partners and senior lawyers to embed practical, workable change This role is likely to suit someone who: Is a qualified Property lawyer with strong technical foundations Has an interest in process improvement, innovation, or legal technology Enjoys problem-solving and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders Is practical, thoughtful, and focused on improving how teams operate day to day This is a rare opportunity to shape how a respected Property team delivers its work and to leave a lasting impact over the course of the contract.