Employment Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm seeks an Employment Solicitor in Birmingham with a minimum of 3 years PQE. You will join a top-tier team handling high-profile cases for prestigious education clients. The role offers a stimulating mix of contentious and non-contentious work with real career progression in a supportive hybrid working environment. Join an award-winning firm that values work-life balance and invests in your growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working

Exposure to high-profile matters

Supportive team environment

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE in employment law, ideally from a reputable law firm.
• Experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy, high-performing employment team in Birmingham.
• Act for leading universities and education institutions.
• Manage a varied caseload with high-profile issues and international dimensions.

Skills

Contentious employment matters

Non-contentious employment matters

Client relationship building

Business development

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor

3+ years PQE

Job description

Employment Solicitor, 3+ PQE – Birmingham – Are you an Employment Lawyer looking for more engaging work, bigger clients, and real career momentum? This could be the move you’ve been waiting for.

Job Details

JOB TITLE: Employment Solicitor

PQE: 3+ PQE

LOCATION: Birmingham

SALARY: £65,000K plus (DOE)

The Role

A tier 1 ranked employment team with a standout reputation in the education sector is expanding – and they’re looking for a talented solicitor to join them in Birmingham. You’ll step into a busy, high-performing team acting for some of the UK’s leading universities and higher education institutions. Expect a stimulating mix of contentious and non-contentious work, ranging from day-to-day advisory matters to more complex, high-profile issues — some with an international dimension. You’ll enjoy a varied caseload supporting major education clients, exposure to matters often with a global reach, opportunities to work across wider sectors as part of the full service employment practice they have. This is an excellent role for someone who wants to specialise in the education sector while still maintaining variety.

The Candidate

Looking for an Employment Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE, ideally from a well-regarded national, regional or international law firm. You will have solid experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, building client relationships and contributing to business development. You will work within a collaborative and supportive team environment. If you want real progression, interesting work and the chance to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.

The Firm

Join an award-winning national law firm known for combining high-calibre work with a genuinely inclusive culture.

They offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Exposure to cutting-edge, high-profile matters
• A supportive team that invests in your growth
• A genuine focus on work–life balance

Ready to Explore This Opportunity?

If you’re passionate about employment law and excited by the chance to work with leading education clients, we’d love to speak with you.