Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate – Birmingham - Up to £95k + Benefits + Bonus
An award-winning, fast-growing national law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate in Birmingham to join its highly regarded Chambers & Legal 500 ranked team.
This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate in Birmingham to join a forward-thinking firm known for its innovative, tech-enabled approach and genuinely flexible working culture. The firm operates as one national team, giving you access to a broad, high-quality client base and complex work across multiple sectors.
The Birmingham team is led by highly experienced employment partners with deep expertise across both contentious and non-contentious matters, supported by a strong leadership group of partners and directors. You’ll work closely with senior lawyers advising on complex strategic projects, including large-scale restructures, TUPE, outsourcing and sensitive employment issues.
At this reputable national firm, you’ll benefit from a collaborative and inclusive environment where lawyers are encouraged to challenge convention, think commercially and deliver innovative solutions to clients.
The Role
* Leading Employment Tribunal claims, predominantly acting for respondents
* Advising on disciplinaries, grievances, dismissals and workplace disputes
* Supporting complex restructures, redundancies and strategic reorganisation projects
* Advising on TUPE, outsourcing and corporate transactions
* Drafting employment contracts, policies, restrictive covenants and settlement agreements
* Advising on executive exits and sensitive reputational matters
* Delivering client training and practical employment law advice
* Collaborating with a national employment team on high-value client work
The Candidate
* Qualified Employment Solicitor with 1+ years PQE
* Experience advising employer/respondent clients
* Strong technical grounding across contentious and advisory matters
* Confident communicator able to engage senior stakeholders
* Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach
* Organised with the ability to manage a varied caseload
* Ambitious with an interest in developing client relationships
* Collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performing culture
The Benefits and How to Apply
* Salary up to £95,000 depending on experience
* Competitive bonus structure
* 25 days annual leave increasing with service
* Private healthcare
* Life Assurance up to 6x salary
* Critical illness cover up to 5x salary
* Fully flexible and hybrid working model
* Clear progression within a growing national team
* Ongoing training and development support
Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone
Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)
Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377
Mobile: 07904 630 131
Email: Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded Legal 500 clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.