Employment Associate

Austen Lloyd Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their top-tier team. The role offers the opportunity to work with prominent educational institutions and commercial clients. Candidates should have around 3 years PQE in employment law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle Tribunal matters. The firm provides competitive salary packages, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible working environment aimed at supporting work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in handling Tribunal matters with adequate supervision.
• Prior experience gained from a reputable employment practice.
• Ability to support business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Handling Employment Tribunal claims and case management.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, and agreements.

Skills

Advisory work for higher education institutions

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Employee relations and HR support

Ability to build strong relationships

Team-focused and commercially aware

Education

Circa 3+ years’ PQE in employment law

Job description

Employment Solicitor – Birmingham

A leading, top‑tier employment practice in Birmingham is seeking to add an experienced Employment Solicitor to its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with circa 3+ years’ PQE to join a highly regarded practice working with major education institutions and a diverse commercial client base.

The Role

You will be advising on a broad range of contentious and non‑contentious employment matters, including:

• Employment Tribunal claims and case management
• Advisory work for higher education institutions and commercial employers
• Employee relations, HR support, and day‑to‑day operational advice
• Redundancy, restructuring, and change management projects
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
• Delivering training, seminars, and legal updates to clients
• Supporting business development initiatives across key sectors

About You

• Circa 3+ years’ PQE in employment law
• Strong experience gained from a reputable employment practice
• Confident handling both advisory and Tribunal matters with appropriate supervision
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Able to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Team‑focused, commercially aware, and proactive
• Experience supervising or delegating to junior team members is an advantage

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• High‑quality, sector‑leading employment work
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Excellent career development and training opportunities
• Flexible working to support work‑life balance

Apply below or contact Claudia quoting Role Ref: CC61418 (Employment Solicitor – Birmingham).