Employment Senior Legal Counsel

Michael Page (UK); West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor in the West Midlands. This role involves leading high-profile employment matters, drafting agreements, and advising on complex issues in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in employment law, particularly within the FS sector, and a proven ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

Competitive salary with bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 8+ years PQE in employment law, preferably in the FS sector.
• Skilled in settlements, TUPE, and restructures.
• Confident in liaising with senior stakeholders and HR.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value employment matters nationally and provide legal advice.
• Draft, negotiate, and oversee settlement agreements and employment contracts.
• Partner with HR to shape employment policies and mitigate risks.

Skills

Complex employment litigation avoidance

Drafting policies

Mentoring junior colleagues

Education

Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

• Lead national employment law portfolio in FS industry
• Hybrid Birmingham role with broad in‑house responsibility

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a leading financial‑services organisation with a strong UK presence and expanding national footprint. Known for a values‑driven culture of respect, integrity, excellence and service, the firm has won accolades for exceptional employee experience and inclusion. Colleagues benefit from structured career development, global networking opportunities and participation in staff share award programmes recognising strong company performance.

Job Description

The Senior Employment Solicitor will be:

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  Leading high‑value and high‑profile employment matters nationally, providing proactive legal advice
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  Drafting, negotiating and overseeing settlement agreements and senior-level employment contracts
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  Advising on disciplinary, grievance, TUPE, redundancy and regulatory matters across the FS sector
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  Partnering with HR and senior stakeholders to shape employment policies and risk mitigation strategies
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  Mentoring junior legal colleagues and contributing to best‑practice processes and training

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Employment Solicitor should be:

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  A solicitor or equivalent with at least 8+ years PQE in employment law, with FS experience preferred
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  Skilled in complex employment litigation avoidance, settlements, TUPE and restructures
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  Comfortable advising senior internal stakeholders and liaising effectively with HR and compliance teams
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  Able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a national legal function
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  Confident in drafting policies and delivering training to non‑legal colleagues

What's on Offer

On offer for the successful candidate is:

• A competitive salary of £100,000-£120,000 + bonus
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to grow within a large corporate business with grow plans

If you're an experienced Senior Employment Solicitor, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.