Associate - Employment - Birmingham

Mills & Reeve; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK law firm as an Employment Law Solicitor in Birmingham, where you will advise on diverse employment matters across sectors. This role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience and offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wide range of benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as an employment lawyer.
• Experience in health and care sector is desirable.
• Self-starter with initiative and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Engage in business development to promote the firm's practice.
• Work with various sectors including health, care, and commercial clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Influencing and persuading

Time management

Document management

Job description

Do you want to join our renowned Employment team at our Birmingham office? If so, this may be the role for you.

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic employment law solicitor to join the Employment, Pensions and Immigration National Service line (NSL), based in our Birmingham office. You will advise employers on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters across the health and care sector, as well as engage in business development to promote the firm's practice.

The work undertaken by our Birmingham team is varied and spans sectors including health and care clients (both private and NHS), commercial clients (automotive, manufacturing, retail), and higher education institutions.

The person

You will have at least 2 years' experience as an employment lawyer, gained in a reputable law firm or through in-house experience. You should be self-starting, possess common sense and initiative, and be a team player working on complex matters. Excellent time and document management skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to build strong client relationships are essential. Good interpersonal skills, including influencing and persuading, are also important.

Previous experience supporting health and care clients with employment law is desirable.

The team

You will work with Jog Hundle, Employment Partner, and other members of our Birmingham employment team. You will be part of the cross-office Employment, Pensions and Immigration NSL headed by partner David Mills. You may also assist colleagues in other offices as needed.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

The Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to learn more about our core benefits.

Pre-employment screening

If offered a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a basic DBS check, right to work verification, employment history, and a character self-declaration. Full details are available upon request.

The firm

Mills & Reeve is committed to achieving more for clients, their businesses, and communities. Our clients benefit from our knowledge, learning, and consistent service. We build personal relationships, offering tailored advice and leveraging our network for recommendations. With over 1,250 staff and 750 lawyers, our vision is 'Achieve more. Together.'

Joining Mills & Reeve provides opportunities to develop your skills within a top UK law firm that values its people. We are ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, and awarded Platinum Investors in People.

And finally

We value diverse perspectives and ideas, striving to create an inclusive, supportive environment. Flexible working arrangements are considered, and workplace adjustments are supported. For more about our diversity and inclusion initiatives, visit our website.