Unmissable opportunity for a Senior Employment Associate, 5+ PQE, to join the Birmingham office of this Legal 500 listed national practice. c.£65-90k DOE. Flexible and hybrid working.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded national Employment & HR team. This role offers exposure to a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment work, acting primarily for corporate employers across a variety of sectors. You will join a collaborative national team with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused advice to clients, alongside genuine opportunities for career progression, business development and specialist expertise growth.
The Role
You will advise on a varied caseload including:
Employment Tribunal litigation from inception through to final hearing
Complex and high-value contentious matters
Day-to-day HR and employment advisory work
Disciplinary and grievance matters
Redundancy and restructuring processes
Discrimination and whistleblowing claims
Drafting employment contracts, policies and staff handbooks
Settlement agreements
Corporate support employment matters
Employment-related data protection issues
The role offers a strong mix of contentious and advisory work, with the opportunity to develop your profile within a nationally recognised team.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing a varied employment caseload with appropriate supervision
Advising employer clients on strategic and operational employment issues
Conducting Tribunal case management, disclosure exercises and witness statement preparation
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Supporting business development initiatives, networking events and seminars
Drafting articles, guidance notes and client updates
Collaborating with colleagues across the wider national team
About You:
Applications are welcomed from solicitors with circa 5+ years’ PQE who can demonstrate:
Excellent drafting, advisory and organisational skills
Commercially focused and pragmatic approach to client advice
Strong client relationship management skills
Enthusiasm for business development and networking
Ability to work collaboratively within a national team structure
Experience supporting corporate transactions on employment matters would be advantageous, although not essential.
The Firm
This is an opportunity to join a respected national law firm known for its supportive culture, high-quality work and flexible approach to working. The firm offers:
High-quality national client base
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Genuine career progression opportunities
Strong learning and development support
Collaborative and inclusive culture
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
This role would be perfect for an ambitious Employment Solicitor or Associate looking to take the next step within a growing and well-established national practice. Contact us today for full details.