Job Title: Employment Solicitor
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) + Benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
About the Role:
We’re working with a leading values-driven law firm to assist them in hiring an Employment Solicitor to join their Employment & Pensions team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with an immediate start.
You’ll be supporting a well-established team that advises clients across a wide range of sectors, with a strong emphasis on work for social care providers. The role offers a great opportunity for a solicitor with broad employment law experience – including both contentious and non-contentious matters.
You’ll report directly to a partner in the team, working alongside colleagues based in Manchester and Birmingham to provide high-quality advice and representation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Handle a mixed caseload of employment law matters, including:
* Contentious work – employment tribunals, case preparation, and advocacy (primarily respondent work)
* Non-contentious advisory work – contracts, policies, procedures, settlement agreements, disciplinary and grievance issues
* Provide clear and pragmatic advice to clients on a range of HR and employment law issues
* Draft legal documents and prepare correspondence on behalf of clients
* Assist with the management of tribunal claims, including instructions to counsel where required
* Build strong relationships with clients, primarily in the social care sector, while remaining open to work across a wider client base
* Contribute to legal updates and knowledge-sharing within the team
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across Manchester and Birmingham offices
Key Skills and Experience:
* Qualified solicitor (newly qualified to 4 years PQE) with experience in employment law
* Exposure to both contentious and non-contentious work is essential
* Experience acting on behalf of respondents in tribunal proceedings
* Excellent communication and drafting skills
* Strong organisational abilities and a proactive approach to case management
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
* Previous experience with clients in the social care or not-for-profit sectors is beneficial but not essential
What Our Client Offers:
* Supportive and collaborative working culture
* Hybrid working arrangements from Birmingham.
* Exposure to high-quality, meaningful work with purpose-led clients
* Strong team environment across both offices
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, full-time
If you're an Employment Solicitor looking to take on a broad, impactful role within a respected firm and work with dedicated clients in the social care space, we’d love to hear from you!