Employment Solicitor - Senior / Managing Associate

Lunaria Partners | Responsible Business; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their employment team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years' experience and will be responsible for advising on various employment law matters, managing complex cases, and mentoring junior team members. This position offers opportunities for leadership and business development within a Top 100 firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Ability to handle a broad range of employment matters independently.
• Experience in supervising junior colleagues and supporting team growth.

Responsibilities

• Advising on all aspects of employment law.
• Managing complex contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Client-handling skills

Strong communication skills

Technical knowledge in employment law

Mentoring ability

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Job Description

Role

Employment Solicitor - Senior / Managing Associate

Overview

An opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer to join a Top 100 firm in their employment team, advising employers across both the private and public sectors. The role combines high-quality advisory and contentious work with opportunities for leadership and business development.

Responsibilities

• Advising on all aspects of employment law, including disciplinary matters, grievances, TUPE, redundancy, and employment tribunal claims.
• Managing complex contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Supporting corporate transactions with employment due diligence and drafting.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Contributing to business development and client relationship initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Proven ability to handle a broad range of employment matters independently.
• Strong technical, client-handling, and communication skills.
• Experience in supervising junior colleagues and supporting team growth.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client development.