Senior Lawyer Employment Rights

Thompsons Solicitors; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Birmingham seeks a Senior Lawyer Employment Rights to join their respected team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Employment Law and experience managing complex cases from start to finish. Key responsibilities include advocacy in the Employment Tribunal and mentoring junior team members. The firm offers generous benefits such as a competitive pension scheme, a car allowance, and comprehensive health coverage, supporting both professional growth and a balanced lifestyle.

Benefits

Competitive contributory pension scheme

GBP 4,500 car allowance

25 days annual leave

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage cases from start to finish.
• Strong grasp of Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal litigation process.
• Able to provide supervision and mentorship to junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of large and complex employment rights cases.
• Undertake advocacy in the Employment Tribunal.
• Support team members and excel in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Experience in Employment Law

Case management

Excellent communication skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or Legal Executive

Job description

Senior Lawyer Employment Rights

Application Deadline: 23 January 2026

Department: Employment Rights

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Compensation: GBP 55,434 per year

Description

We are seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our well‑established and highly respected Employment Rights team based in Birmingham. If you’re an experienced solicitor, barrister, or Legal Executive looking to take on challenging and rewarding work, we are waiting to hear from you.

The role

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to manage a variety of large and complex employment rights cases, using your judgment and expertise to make daily decisions that significantly impact the cases you handle. You will also undertake advocacy in the Employment Tribunal (ET) at the case management stage. Working within a collaborative team, you’ll provide support to other team members while also offering supervision and mentorship to junior colleagues.

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for qualified professionals with a solid understanding of Employment Law and a proven ability to manage cases from start to finish. Your experience should include a strong grasp of the Employment Tribunal (ET) and Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) litigation process. In addition, we value clear and concise communicators who excel in leadership, thrive in a supportive team environment, and are passionate about the work we do. We actively encourage our lawyers to be strong advocates for our cause, building and nurturing relationships with trade union clients and officials both regionally and nationally.

What we offer you

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer a range of generous benefits, including a competitive contributory pension scheme with up to 11% employer contributions, a GBP 4,500 car allowance, 25 days annual leave plus additional time off over Christmas, permanent health insurance, a healthcare cash plan, life assurance, and much more.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact with a firm that values your skills and supports your career growth, we’d love to have a conversation with you.

Thompsons Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.