Unmissable opportunity for a Senior Employment Associate, 5+ PQE, to join the Birmingham office of this Legal 500 listed national practice. c. GBP 65:90k DOE. Flexible and hybrid working.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded national Employment and 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:
: Strong respondent employment law experience
: Experience handling Employment Tribunal matters independently
: 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. Apply today for full details.