Employment Solicitor

Robert Walters UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated Employment Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse caseload of employment law matters, providing expert legal advice and representation in tribunal proceedings. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years PQE in employment law, showcasing strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. With a supportive and professional working environment, this position promises ample career development opportunities while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE in employment law with experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on non-contentious employment law issues.
• Assist with contentious matters and represent clients in tribunal proceedings.

Skills

Employment Law

Client Care

Negotiation Skills

Drafting Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (3+ years PQE)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and dedicated Employment Solicitor to join a growing team. This full-time position offers the chance to work on a varied caseload of employment law matters in the West Midlands. The role provides an excellent platform for career development within a supportive, friendly, and professional working environment.

What you'll do:

As an Employment Solicitor, your role will be diverse and challenging. You will provide expert legal advice on a wide spectrum of non-contentious employment law issues and assisting with contentious employment matters, from initial consultations to representing clients in tribunal proceedings. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Provide expert legal advice on a range of non-contentious employment law issues including contracts, disciplinary matters, grievances, redundancy, TUPE, and tribunal claims.
• Assist with contentious employment matter ranging from initial fixed fee appointments to representing clients in employment tribunal proceedings.
• Support both individuals and businesses with practical, commercially focused employment law solutions.
• Assist with settlement agreements and negotiation with the other side.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to deliver excellent client service.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Employment Solicitor role will have strong technical knowledge and have experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Your excellent communication skills enable you to provide top-notch client care. You are capable of working independently but also thrive as part of a team.

• A minimum of 3 years PQE in employment law, where your main focus has been employment law during your qualification.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience handling contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.

What sets this company apart:

This company prides itself on offering a supportive, friendly, and professional working environment that fosters career development. They take pride in providing high-quality legal services while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

For more information about this Employment Solicitor role or similar Employment roles in the West Midlands please get in touch with Nisha Jassi on [e-mail]

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Employment

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Birmingham

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Employment

Industry: Legal

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Birmingham

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: Z0N8Z3-6E9EDD8C

Date posted: 9 May 2025

Consultant: Nisha Jassi

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