Employment Associate Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a Legal 500 firm as an Employment Solicitor in Birmingham, offering a competitive salary of £65,000+. In this role, you will collaborate on complex matters, advise on a variety of employment law issues, and engage in significant business development efforts alongside a supportive team.

Benefits

Clear development pathway

Supportive team culture

Involvement in high-profile legal projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Employment Law.
• Experience in managing own caseload.
• Desirable skills in equal pay matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on contentious and non-contentious employment law issues.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims.
• Support clients through restructuring projects.

Skills

Employment Law

Client Handling

Drafting

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Player

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Employment Solicitor, 5+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £65,000+ (DOE) - This is an exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 and Chambers-recognised team, contribute to major projects, and play a key role in shaping the continued growth and success of the practice. JOB REF:0115.

THE ROLE:

• Work closely with partners and senior colleagues on complex and high-profile matters

• Advise clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues, including redundancy, disciplinary processes, grievances, whistleblowing, and discrimination

• Manage the defence of Employment Tribunal claims

• Support clients through restructuring and workforce change projects, including changes to terms and conditions and consultation processes

• Draft legal updates, author articles, and deliver training as part of a structured business development and client engagement strategy

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 5+ years PQE with a strong background in employment law

• Confidence in managing own caseload and delivering pragmatic, solution-focused advice

• Experience with equal pay matters is desirable but not essential

• Ideally, previous mentoring or supervision of junior team members

• Excellent drafting, communication, and client-handling skills

• Strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities

• A team player mindset with a flexible, proactive approach

• A genuine interest in business development and building long-term client relationships

ON OFFER:

• Be part of a highly regarded and ambitious team, ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers

• Work alongside experienced partners and leading experts on nationally significant employment law projects

• Access a clear development pathway and supportive team culture

• Benefit from a role that blends technical challenge, strategic input, and client engagement

For more information, or to apply for this role contact Penny Trotman on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail].

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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