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: 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. Contact us today for full details.