<div><h3>Solicitor/Associate - Employment and pensions</h3><p><b>Department:</b> Employment and Pensions</p><p><b>Employment Type:</b> Permanent</p><p><b>Location:</b> Birmingham</p><h3>Description</h3><p>Are you looking to shape impactful client outcomes in Employment & Pensions law? You will advise clients, manage matters and deliver high‑quality legal solutions. You’ll build relationships and support business growth. Based in either our Birmingham or Manchester office within the Employment & Pensions team.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead on client matters, delivering clear, commercially focused advice</li><li>Managing own caseload of employment tribunal claims</li><li>Ensure high standards of service and compliance</li><li>Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser</li><li>Draft, review and negotiate legal documentation with accuracy</li></ul><h3>Skills, Knowledge & Expertise</h3><ul><li>Strong technical knowledge of Employment and/or Pensions law</li><li>Experience managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision</li><li>Drafting and negotiation skills with strong attention to detail</li><li>Ability to build and maintain client relationships</li></ul><h3>Job Benefits</h3><ul><li>Birmingham, located roles, we have a newly refurbished office in the City centre with an on‑site café and free use of Gym facilities</li><li>For Manchester vacancies, we have a City Central site, with newly refurbished facilities</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>25 days holiday, 2 gift days at Christmas.</li><li>The opportunity to give back and have 3 days available for social purpose volunteering.</li><li>All IT equipment and support for effective home working</li><li>An excellent development training programme and opportunities to grow sector expertise</li></ul></div>