Employment Lawyer (4 PQE)

Elite Personnel Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm in North Birmingham seeks an Employment Lawyer with at least 4 years of post-qualification experience. You will handle a diverse caseload, including contentious and non-contentious employment matters, while providing advice to clients. The firm offers autonomy, a strong client base, and excellent benefits, including 25 days holiday and private medical.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Pension

Private medical

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' PQE in Employment Law required.
• Experience in both claimant and respondent matters needed.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Handle disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, and discrimination claims.
• Represent clients in tribunal proceedings.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client care

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Are you an experienced Employment Lawyer with at least 4 years’ post-qualification experience looking for a new challenge in a progressive and well-respected firm? We are working in partnership with a highly regarded law firm based in North Birmingham who are seeking a confident and commercially minded solicitor to join their Employment Law team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive legal environment that offers real autonomy, a strong client base, and excellent prospects for future growth.

Do you want to work for a business that you are valued?

About the Role

As an Employment Lawyer, you will manage a diverse caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advising individuals and corporate clients across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling a broad range of employment matters including disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, TUPE, discrimination, and unfair dismissal claims
• Representing clients in tribunal proceedings where required
• Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements, contracts of employment, and HR policies
• Providing day-to-day employment advice to HR professionals, SMEs, and larger organisations
• Supporting the firm’s business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships

Requirements

• A qualified solicitor with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE in Employment Law
• Experience handling both claimant and respondent matters
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client care
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Pension
• Private medical