Legal Manager, Employment

A Legal Manager in employment law manages the delivery of employment tribunal matters within a managed legal services team, acting as the key contact for the employment and client teams. The role involves supervising high-volume tribunal cases, overseeing end-to-end case management, and ensuring adherence to KPIs, SLAs, and quality standards. The manager allocates work based on complexity, supports team recruitment and development, and drives process improvements using legal technology. Strong stakeholder management skills and experience supervising junior lawyers are essential, along with technical expertise in tribunal processes. The role combines fee-earning with delivery leadership within a hybrid working environment, requiring excellent organisational and communication skills. The position offers opportunities to influence legal service delivery and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.