Employment Solicitor

IDEX Consulting; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Employment Associate Solicitor to join their recognized employment practice. This role offers the chance to work with a top-tier team on various employment matters, including grievance procedures and unfair dismissal claims. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in employment law and will benefit from a hybrid working environment alongside opportunities for in-house exposure and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

2x bonus schemes

Flexible and hybrid working

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of qualification with experience in employment law.
• Ability to advise on various employment matters including grievance and dismissal procedures.
• Expertise in strategic advisory roles for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Advise on disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Handle unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.
• Provide internal training on employment and HR issues.

Skills

Experience in employment law

Strong technical knowledge

Client-handling skills

Confidence in delivering HR training

Business development

Education

1-3 years qualified

Job description

Are you a passionate Employment Solicitor looking to work with a top-tier Legal & Chambers-ranked team? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking employment practice that supports FTSE companies, major national businesses, and dynamic SMEs.

We're recruiting for an Employment Associate Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join a nationally recognised team known for its commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation. You'll also benefit from a unique secondment opportunity with a long-standing client, giving you valuable in-house exposure.

You will advise on a full spectrum of employment matters including:

• Disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Unfair dismissal and discrimination claims
• TUPE and redundancy processes
• Whistleblowing and restructures
• Strategic advisory work for senior leadership
• Internal training on employment and HR issues

This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility and the chance to work from any of the Midlands offices, including Leicester, Nottingham, or Birmingham.

The ideal candidate will be:

• 1-3 years qualified with experience in employment law
• Strong technical knowledge and client-handling skills
• Confidence in delivering HR and legal training
• Engaging in business development and client relationship-building

What's on offer for you? You'll be working with a Chambers Band 1-ranked team, and given the chance to undertake a secondment to gain in-house commercial experience. In addition, you'll benefit from flexible and hybrid working, a competitive salary, and 2x bonus schemes.

Worth a chat? Contact Emma Delli-Bovi for more information.