Employment solicitor

Job Description

Employment Solicitor (NQ - 5 Years PQE)

Salary: £55,000-£70,000

Location: Birmingham

Contract: Permanent

Overview of the Employment Solicitor role

A leading top 50 national law firm is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor (NQ - 5 Years PQE) to join its highly regarded Employment team based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside recognised specialists, advising a diverse client base ranging from SMEs to large national and international organisations across a broad spectrum of employment law matters.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive team, handling a varied caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters while benefiting from excellent training, development opportunities, and clear progression pathways.

Key responsibilities of the Employment Solicitor will include:

• Advising employers on a wide range of employment law issues including disciplinary matters, grievances, performance management, redundancies and restructures
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from inception through to conclusion
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, service agreements, policies and procedures
• Advising clients on TUPE transfers, business reorganisations and corporate support matters
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex employment disputes and strategic advisory work
• Delivering practical and commercial employment law advice tailored to clients' business needs
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives

Required experience/qualifications of the Employment Solicitor position will include:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with between NQ and 5 years PQE
• Previous employment law experience gained within a reputable law firm
• Experience advising employer clients on a range of employment matters
• Strong technical knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team environment
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem solving

Benefits available alongside the Employment Solicitor position include (but aren't limited to):

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension contribution scheme
• Life assurance and income protection
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme and employee assistance services
• Structured learning and development opportunities
• Clear career progression within a nationally recognised Employment team

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading national firm with an excellent reputation for both client service and employee development. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on high-quality employment matters while building their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

How to apply for the Employment Solicitor position

If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for this Employment Solicitor opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion regarding the role or organisation, please contact Taylor for further information.

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