Employment Solicitor

Venn Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career development

Mentoring and training

Supportive culture

Job summary

A leading law firm in England is seeking an ambitious Associate with around 3 years PQE in employment law. You will provide strategic advice to clients, draft contracts, and handle employment claims. This role offers growth opportunities and career development in a supportive culture. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a client-first mindset. Apply now to join this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Around 3 years PQE in employment law, ideally with experience in respondent work.
• Demonstrable interest in employment law and its regulatory landscape.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic employment law advice to clients.
• Draft employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Handle Employment Tribunal claims from inception to resolution.

Skills

Strategic employment law advice

Excellent written and verbal communication

Commercial acumen

High technical legal skill

Problem-solving flair

Education

Qualified solicitor status

Strong academic background

Job description

Connecting Lawyers With Private Practice Law Firms

We are representing a reputable Internation UK based law firm with a strong employment & pensions practice, currently experiencing a period of notable growth. They are seeking an ambitious Associate to join their team and play a key role in advancing the business across both commercial and public sector clients.

The Role

• Provide strategic employment law advice to a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Draft employment contracts, policies and procedures (including disciplinary & grievance processes) for varied stakeholders.
• Handle Employment Tribunal claims from inception through to resolution.
• Support transactional employment matters (e.g., restructuring, acquisitions).
• Advise on data protection matters such as subject access requests.
• Contribute to business development: producing thought leadership, presenting at events, and developing new client relationships.
• Maintain sector‑leading awareness of employment law developments and enhance the practice’s reputation.
• Uphold high standards of case file management and contribute to internal training programmes.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor status with around 3 years PQE in employment law, ideally with experience in respondent work.
• A strong academic background and demonstrable intellectual experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present with confidence.
• Genuine interest in employment law, its evolving regulatory landscape and the broader commercial context.
• Commercial acumen and a client‑first mindset.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• High technical legal skill with attention to detail; strong drafting capability is highly desirable.
• A proactive, self‑motivated approach with problem‑solving flair.
• A collaborative and positive team player, comfortable working in a supportive but high‑performing environment.

Why Consider This Role?

• You’ll be part of a team enjoying growth and expansion, offering exposure to a wide range of work and the opportunity to build your own client credentials.
• You will benefit from structured career development, mentoring and training within an experienced legal environment.
• The firm offers a supportive culture with real scope for progression and meaningful contribution.

Next Steps

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or alternatively get in touch directly with myself ad [e-mail]. We look forward to receiving your application and discussing this exciting role with you.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice