Employment Lawyer

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to provide strategic and pragmatic advice across UK employment law matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong expertise in employment law, excellent communication skills, and at least 6 years of PQE. Responsibilities include advising internal stakeholders, managing litigation, and supporting cross-border initiatives. Join a dynamic firm that values diversity and aims to transform the legal landscape.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with over 6 years of post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Strong expertise in legal advice, negotiation, and document drafting.
• In-house experience with cross-border legal work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise internal stakeholders on employment law issues.
• Oversee litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Contribute to global initiatives and manage employment law projects.
• Provide guidance on outsourcing and post-merger integration.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Negotiation

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Education

Qualified lawyer in England & Wales with 6+ years PQE

Job description

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to provide strategic and pragmatic advice across UK employment law matters, with occasional involvement in Ireland.

Key Requirements

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with 6+ years PQE.
• Strong expertise in employment law, negotiation, and drafting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• In-house experience and exposure to cross-border work preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on employment law issues for internal stakeholders.
• Support and oversee litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Manage employment law projects and contribute to global initiatives.
• Provide guidance on outsourcing, post-merger integration, and collective consultation requirements.
• Stay updated on legal developments and contribute to internal know-how.

About Elevate

Elevate is a global expert-led, software-powered legal services company providing consulting, technology, and managed services to law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ professionals, including lawyers, consultants, technologists, and project managers, support clients across the US, UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

ElevateFlex, our flexible resourcing arm, connects exceptional legal talent with leading law firms and corporate legal teams for secondments, interim contracts, and project-based roles. We are proud to be ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global Flexible Legal Resourcing.

Our Vision

Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Our Commitment

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of ElevateFlex. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and empower our people to bring their whole selves to work.

Join Elevate and help us change the legal business landscape.

Learn more at elevateservices.com

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