Employment Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Nechells; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life assurance 6x salary

Critical illness cover 5x salary

25 days annual leave increasing with服务

Hybrid working model

Competitive bonus

Job summary

William James Recruitment advertises an Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate role in Birmingham to join a reputable national law firm with a strong Chambers & Legal 500 profile.

The role offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary up to £95,000, plus benefits and ongoing training within a collaborative, high-performing team.

The successful candidate will handle leading tribunal work, advises on restructures, TUPE and executive matters, and develop client relationships across sectors.

Qualifications

• Qualified Employment Solicitor with 1+ years PQE.
• Experience advising employer/respondent clients.
• Strong technical grounding across contentious and advisory matters.
• Confident communicator able to engage senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach.
• Organised with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Ambitious with an interest in developing client relationships.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performing culture.

Responsibilities

• Leading Employment Tribunal claims, predominantly acting for respondents
• Advising on disciplinaries, grievances, dismissals and workplace disputes
• Supporting complex restructures, redundancies and strategic reorganisation projects
• Advising on TUPE, outsourcing and corporate transactions
• Drafting employment contracts, policies, restrictive covenants and settlement agreements
• Advising on executive exits and sensitive reputational matters
• Delivering client training and practical employment law advice
• Collaborating with a national employment team on high-value client work

Skills

PQE 1+ year

Employer/ respondent experience

Senior stakeholder communication

Commercial mindset

Job description

Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate - Birmingham - Up to £95k + Benefits + Bonus

An award-winning, fast-growing national law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate in Birmingham to join its highly regarded Chambers & Legal 500 ranked team.

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate in Birmingham to join a forward-thinking firm known for its innovative, tech-enabled approach and genuinely flexible working culture. The firm operates as one national team, giving you access to a broad, high-quality client base and complex work across multiple sectors.

The Birmingham team is led by highly experienced employment partners with deep expertise across both contentious and non-contentious matters, supported by a strong leadership group of partners and directors. You'll work closely with senior lawyers advising on complex strategic projects, including large-scale restructures, TUPE, outsourcing and sensitive employment issues.

At this reputable national firm, you'll benefit from a collaborative and inclusive environment where lawyers are encouraged to challenge convention, think commercially and deliver innovative solutions to clients.

The Role

• Leading Employment Tribunal claims, predominantly acting for respondents
• Advising on disciplinaries, grievances, dismissals and workplace disputes
• Supporting complex restructures, redundancies and strategic reorganisation projects
• Advising on TUPE, outsourcing and corporate transactions
• Drafting employment contracts, policies, restrictive covenants and settlement agreements
• Advising on executive exits and sensitive reputational matters
• Delivering client training and practical employment law advice
• Collaborating with a national employment team on high-value client work

The Candidate

• Qualified Employment Solicitor with 1+ years PQE
• Experience advising employer/respondent clients
• Strong technical grounding across contentious and advisory matters
• Confident communicator able to engage senior stakeholders
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach
• Organised with the ability to manage a varied caseload
• Ambitious with an interest in developing client relationships
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performing culture

• Salary up to £95,000 depending on experience
• Competitive bonus structure
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance up to 6x salary
• Critical illness cover up to 5x salary
• Fully flexible and hybrid working model
• Clear progression within a growing national team
• Ongoing training and development support