Employment Solicitor (Partner)

eNL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL, a leading Birmingham city centre law firm, seeks an Employment Partner to join its trusted team. This full-time role requires managing a broad caseload in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters and developing the practice’s client base.

The successful candidate will bring an established following, strong business development skills, and the ability to lead and nurture junior lawyers while working collaboratively across departments to grow the employment offering.

Qualifications

• Established following in employment law.
• Proven track record in handling complex tribunal matters.
• Ability to develop client relationships and win new business.
• Excellent technical employment law expertise.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Manage broad client base and senior executive issues.
• Develop strategic growth of the employment team.
• Collaborate across departments and nurture client relationships.

Skills

Client relationships

Business development

Commercial awareness

Legal expertise

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

This full time position as an Employment Solicitor (Partner) sits within a leading firm in Birmingham city centre. The appointed partner will manage varied contentious and non-contentious matters, covering tribunal claims, senior executive concerns, corporate support, restructures and strategic HR guidance. Collaboration with colleagues across departments is central, alongside nurturing current client relationships and attracting fresh business. Candidates must demonstrate an established following and proven ability to aid departmental expansion. A competitive salary is offered for this permanent post. The successful hire will shape the continued growth of the practice's employment offering while handling a broad caseload for diverse clients.

Employment Partner, Birmingham City Centre

A leading law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Employment Partner to join its team in Birmingham City Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Partner with an established following to join a progressive practice and play a key role in the continued development of its employment offering.

The Role

You will advise a broad client base on the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including complex employment tribunal claims, senior executive issues, corporate support, restructures and strategic HR advice. Working closely with colleagues across the firm, you will have the opportunity to develop existing client relationships, attract new business and contribute to the strategic growth of the employment team. The role offers scope to make a real impact on the direction of the practice and build on an established platform.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Employment Partners with a strong track record in employment law and an established client following. You will have excellent technical expertise, a commercially focused approach and the ability to develop lasting client relationships. You will also demonstrate strong business development skills and the ambition to help grow a successful employment practice.

The Firm

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded law firm in Birmingham City Centre, offering the platform and support to develop your practice, strengthen your market presence and work alongside an established team of legal professionals.