Employment Law

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:

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: 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.