Employment Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE to join their award-winning team. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and a supportive, collaborative culture. Responsibilities include advising on employment law matters, drafting agreements, and representing clients in tribunals. Ideal candidates will have strong tribunal experience and excellent negotiation skills, with a focus on career development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

21 days’ holiday plus additional days over Christmas

Healthcare benefit scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted legal fees

Pension and death in service benefit

Internal events and strong culture

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ PQE as an Employment Solicitor.
• Strong background in employment law matters.
• Ability to handle complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment law matters.
• Draft and negotiate settlement agreements.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal claims.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Tribunal experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client development

Team collaboration

Job description

Employment Solicitor (2+ PQE)

Birmingham | Full-Time | Permanent

Recognised in The Legal & Chambers UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor (3–5 years’ PQE) to join a highly regarded, regional law firm with a strong reputation for excellence. This is a confidential role with a firm recognised in both The Legal and Chambers UK, offering high-quality work and a supportive environment designed to help you thrive professionally and personally.

The Opportunity

You will join a dynamic and award-winning Employment team operating across several locations in the West Midlands. Based in the firm’s Birmingham office, you’ll work closely with a highly respected divisional head and experienced colleagues across other offices. You’ll also benefit from hybrid working and a collaborative team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising both employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters
• Handling TUPE, redundancy, and restrictive covenant cases
• Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal claims
• Preparing contracts, staff handbooks, and other legal documentationConducting legal research and contributing to case strategy
• Supporting business development activities, including networking and article writing
• Mentoring junior team members

What We’re Looking For

• Strong tribunal experience and ability to handle complex matters
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client and business development
• Collaborative and team-focused mindset

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• days’ holiday plus 4 additional days over Christmas and all bank holidays
• Healthcare benefit scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme & / 7 wellbeing support
• Discounted legal fees for staff and family
• Pension and death in service benefit
• Annual firmwide events and a strong internal culture
• A genuinely supportive, “people-first” culture with an emphasis on long-term career development and work / life balance