Employment Lawyer

Venn Group - Birmingham; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join their team. The role involves defending employment claims, preparing cases for hearings, and advising on HR matters. Ideal candidates should be qualified solicitors, barristers, or CILEX lawyers with experience in employment litigation. This position offers flexible working and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Access to financial and healthcare services

Discounts on gyms and travel

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in employment litigation such as discrimination or whistleblowing claims.
• Energy and enthusiasm for legal work.

Responsibilities

• Defend employment claims involving sensitive issues.
• Prepare cases for hearings and work with counsel.
• Represent the police forces in tribunal hearings.
• Provide advice on employee relations and HR matters.

Skills

Employment litigation

Problem-solving

Collaborative work

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX lawyer

Job description

Overview

Employment Lawyer — £54,879 – £58,455 | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days per week in office, Birmingham or Staffordshire)

About the role

We’re looking for a confident and motivated employment lawyer to join the Joint Legal Services team for West Midlands Police and Staffordshire Police. This is a growth post, reflecting the increasing demand for high-quality legal support across both forces.

Responsibilities

• Defending employment claims, often involving discrimination and other sensitive issues
• Preparing cases for hearing, including working closely with counsel
• Representing the forces in tribunal hearings (usually once or twice per month)
• Providing advice on employee relations, policies, restructures, and other HR matters

About you

We’re open-minded about experience but we are looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm for this kind of work. We value attitude as much as experience, so if you’re enthusiastic about the work and keen to grow, we’d like to hear from you. Ideally you will:

• Be a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer
• Experience in employment litigation, eg discrimination or whistleblowing claims
• Enjoy problem-solving and working collaboratively with colleagues

Why join

• Challenging and rewarding work: Be part of high-profile cases that have a real impact
• Career growth: Opportunities to expand into new areas of law
• Support: Benefit from support from senior lawyers and counsel
• Work-life balance: Flexible working and a hybrid model

Generous benefits

• 28 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours and the ability to buy additional leave
• Access to Police Mutual financial and healthcare services
• Discounts on gyms, travel, tech, and more
• Family-friendly policies and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

This is a chance to build your expertise, work on meaningful cases, and join a supportive team that values curiosity and ambition. For more information, contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group: [e-mail]