Solicitor/Associate Solicitor - Employment Education

Shakespeare Martineau; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakespeare Martineau, a Birmingham-based firm, is hiring a Solicitor or Associate Solicitor for its Tier 1 ranked Employment and Education team. The role focuses on providing commercial, practical advice to Higher Education, Further Education, Academy, and School clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

Based in Birmingham with a hybrid working model and UK hubs, you will handle independent caseloads, attend client meetings, draft employment documents, and advise on

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with significant employment law experience.
• Experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong understanding of Employment Tribunal procedure and principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Attend and lead client meetings, delivering commercial advice.
• Draft and review contracts, policies, settlement agreements and correspondence.
• Advise on disciplinary, grievance, capability and workforce reorganization projects.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings and liaise with counsel.
• Participate in business development and client training activities.

Skills

Employment law

Solicitor

Client management

Drafting and documentation

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Not Specified

Qualified Solicitor with significant employment law experience; experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters; strong understanding of Employment Tribunal procedure and employment law principles; education sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Shakespeare Martineau is hiring a Solicitor or Associate Solicitor for its Tier 1 ranked Employment and Education team in Birmingham, England. The role focuses on providing commercial, practical advice to Higher Education, Further Education, Academy, and School clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified Solicitor with significant employment law experience.
• Demonstrated experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Strong understanding of Employment Tribunal procedure and core employment law principles.
• Prior experience in the education sector is advantageous, though not strictly essential.
• Strong drafting, organizational, and client management skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Managing an independent caseload of employment law matters with appropriate supervision.
• Attending and leading client meetings, building strong working relationships, and delivering commercial advice.
• Drafting and reviewing employment documentation including contracts, policies, settlement agreements, and correspondence.
• Advising on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, and workforce reorganization projects.
• Acting for clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings and liaising with counsel on complex matters.
• Participating in business development activities, networking events, and delivering client training or legal updates.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified

Mode / Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Agile working model with various UK hubs available.

Note: Applications may close early if high volumes are received.