Employment Solicitor

Spirehouse Recruitment / National Law Firm; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Spirehouse Recruitment / National Law Firm in Birmingham, England, is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join the established Employment, Pensions & Immigration team. The role covers both contentious and non-contentious matters for major UK and international employers.

Ideal candidate will have 1–3+ years PQE in employment law, solid experience advising employers on disciplinary, grievance and discrimination issues, and hands-on Employment Tribunal claims handling.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years PQE in employment law
• Experience advising employers on disciplinary, grievance and discrimination matters
• Experience handling and defending Employment Tribunal claims
• Strong analytical and client handling skills

Responsibilities

• Advising employers on disciplinary, grievance and discrimination matters
• Handling and defending complex Employment Tribunal claims
• Advising on change and restructuring projects and high-profile claims
• Managing an independent caseload while collaborating with Partners
• Contributing to client training, legal updates and business development

Skills

Employment law

Tribunals experience

Client management

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Spirehouse Recruitment / National Law Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

1–3+ years' PQE with relevant employment law experience, previous experience advising employers on a broad range of employment matters, and experience handling Employment Tribunal claims.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Spirehouse Recruitment is hiring an Employment Solicitor on behalf of a leading national law firm for their established Employment, Pensions & Immigration team in Birmingham, England. The role focuses on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters working alongside major UK and international employers.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 1–3+ years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) with relevant employment law background.


• Demonstrated experience advising employers on a broad range of employment law issues (disciplinary, grievance, and discrimination matters).


• Hands-on experience handling and defending Employment Tribunal claims.


• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and client management skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advising employers on disciplinary, grievance, and discrimination matters.


• Handling and defending complex Employment Tribunal claims, including working alongside leading KCs.


• Advising on change and restructuring projects, as well as high-profile claims involving foreign embassies.


• Managing an independent caseload while collaborating with Partners and senior lawyers on large-scale projects.


• Contributing to client training, legal updates, articles, networking, and business development initiatives.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Base Pay Range: £48,000.00/yr - £53,000.00/yr (plus comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working flexibility).