Associate Employment Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is on the lookout for an Associate Employment Solicitor to join a top-tier employment team. This role offers the chance to engage with both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, providing legal advice to a diverse range of clients. You'll be involved in drafting essential legal documents, advising on employment contracts, and guiding clients through complex procedures. With hybrid working options and clear paths for career progression, this opportunity is perfect for an ambitious solicitor eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic legal environment. Join a collaborative team and take your career to new heights!

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Career Progression Opportunities

Professional Development

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in employment law required.
• Strong advocacy and drafting skills essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in employment tribunals and handle case preparation.
• Draft legal documents and provide corporate support on TUPE transfers.

Skills

Employment Law

Advocacy Skills

Drafting Skills

Business Development

Client-Focused Approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Associate Employment Solicitor – Top Tier Law Firm
Birmingham | Hybrid Working

A leading law firm is seeking an Associate Employment Solicitor to join its highly regarded employment team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advising a diverse client base on complex legal issues.

The Role:

• Advise and represent clients in employment tribunals, handling Directions Hearings, Preliminary Hearings, and case preparation.
• Draft key legal documents, including claims, responses, witness statements, and skeleton arguments.
• Provide corporate support, advising on TUPE transfers, due diligence reports, and indemnities/warranties.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Guide clients through disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy processes, and family-related rights.
• Play an active role in business development, including delivering seminars, drafting training programmes, and contributing to Employment Bulletins.

Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified solicitor with experience in employment law.
• Strong advocacy and drafting skills, with a commercial and client-focused approach.
• The ability to manage both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• A proactive team player with a keen interest in business development and knowledge sharing.

What’s on Offer?

• Hybrid working to support work-life balance.
• A top-tier employment practice with exposure to high-profile work.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package within a collaborative and dynamic team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious solicitor looking to build their career in a market-leading employment team.

If this sounds like the right move for you, please apply below or get in touch at [e-mail] / 07451 271468 for a confidential chat.