Employment Solicitor

Spirehouse Recruitment; Nechells; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Leading national law firm

Career progression

Top Employer recognition

Competitive package

Job summary

National Law Firm in Birmingham is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 1–3+ PQE to join the Employment, Pensions & Immigration team. The role offers hybrid working and exposure to high-profile matters for a national client base.

You will handle a broad range of employment issues for employers, including contentious and non-contentious matters, and work alongside leading Partners on significant projects. This is a strong platform for career progression within a respected practice.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years' PQE in Employment law.
• Experience advising employers on a broad range of matters.
• Experience handling Employment Tribunal claims.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on disciplinary, grievance and discrimination matters.
• Manage and defend Employment Tribunal claims, including complex disputes.
• Assist with change and restructuring projects.
• Collaborate with Partners and senior lawyers on large-scale matters.
• Contribute to client training, updates, articles and BD initiatives.
• Manage own caseload with supervision and support.
• Support business development and networking activities.

Skills

Employment law

Job description

Employment Solicitor | National Law Firm | Birmingham

Join a leading national law firm with a highly regarded Employment practice, high-quality clients, complex work and excellent opportunities for career development.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor at 1–3+ PQE to join an established and ambitious Employment, Pensions & Immigration team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop their career within a highly ranked practice, working with some of the UK's largest and best-known employers across a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

The role will include:

• Advising employers on the full range of employment law issues, including disciplinary, grievance and discrimination matters.
• Handling and defending Employment Tribunal claims, including high-profile and complex disputes.
• Working alongside leading KCs on significant and cutting-edge Employment Tribunal litigation.
• Advising on change and restructuring projects.
• Dealing with high-profile claims involving foreign embassies.
• Working collaboratively with Partners and senior lawyers on large-scale employment projects.
• Managing your own caseload and workload with appropriate supervision and support.
• Contributing to client training, legal updates, articles, networking and business development initiatives.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years' PQE with relevant Employment law experience.
• Previous experience advising employers on a broad range of employment matters.
• Experience handling Employment Tribunal claims.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Collaborative, flexible and team-focused approach.
• Genuine enthusiasm for developing a career within Employment law.

Benefits

• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Opportunity to work for a leading national law firm.
• High-quality UK and international client base.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile and interesting Employment matters.
• Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced Partners and leading KCs.
• Strong career development and progression opportunities.
• Established and ambitious Birmingham Employment team.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Firm recognised as a Top Employer for 19 consecutive years.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a particularly strong opportunity for an Employment Solicitor who wants to move beyond a purely volume-driven caseload and gain exposure to high-quality, complex and commercially significant work.

You'll join an established Birmingham team with ambitious growth plans and have the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients across a broad range of employment matters.

The firm places a strong emphasis on its people, collaboration and long-term career development, making this an attractive platform for an Employment lawyer looking to take the next step in their career.