Employment Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality employment law work

Supportive and collaborative team

Career development opportunities

Flexible working practices

Job summary

Sellick Partnership in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a well-established firm. You will advise on a broad range of employment matters, including advisory and contentious work, contracts, policies, and HR advisory support within a collaborative team.

The role offers high-quality employment law work, opportunities for progression, and flexible, modern working practices that support work-life balance while maintaining client-focused service.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with solid experience in employment law.
• Confident handling both advisory and contentious matters.
• Strong technical knowledge across employment legislation and case law.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills.
• Commercial, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of employment matters, including advisory and contentious work.
• Collaborate with employer clients and represent them in Employment Tribunal proceedings where required.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the firm’s employment practice in Birmingham.

Skills

Employment law experience

Advisory & contentious

Employment legislation knowledge

Client communication

Commercial mindset

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded firm based in Birmingham.

You’ll advise on a broad range of employment matters, including contentious and non-contentious work such as unfair dismissal, discrimination claims, TUPE, restructurings, employment contracts, policies, and HR advisory support. The role offers a strong mix of autonomy and collaboration within a respected employment team.

You’ll work closely with employer clients, providing clear, pragmatic advice and representing them in Employment Tribunal proceedings where required. There is also scope to contribute to business development initiatives and play a role in the continued growth of the firm’s employment practice in the Birmingham market.

About you:

• Qualified solicitor with solid experience in employment law

• Confident handling both advisory and contentious matters

• Strong technical knowledge across employment legislation and case law

• Excellent communication and client-management skills

• Commercial, proactive, and solutions-focused approach

What's on offer:

• High-quality employment law work within a respected Birmingham firm

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Opportunities for career development and progression

• Flexible and modern working practices

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