Solicitor - Employment

Weightmans Llp; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans Llp is seeking an experienced solicitor for a focused Employment role based in Birmingham with a mix of contentious and non-contentious work. You will advise on disciplinary matters, grievances and discrimination, and contribute to high-profile tribunal defences while collaborating across a growing team.

The role requires 1–3+ years of PQE, strong communication, and the ability to manage a busy workload and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years PQE in employment law.
• Experience advising on employment law matters.
• Experience handling Employment Tribunal claims.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the full range of employment law issues, including disciplinary matters, grievances and discrimination.
• Contribute to defence of high-profile Employment Tribunal claims alongside senior solicitors.
• Support team with change and restructuring projects and client communications.
• Draft articles and legal updates; participate in training and business development initiatives.

Skills

PQE 1-3+ years

Employment law experience

Employment tribunal experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Job description

Solicitor - Employment

Date: 2026-10-19

Location: London, Greater London, GB, EC2V 8

Application Deadline: 2026-11-17T10:00:35.537

About your new role

Our market leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration practice area is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join our Team. We advise clients across the UK and internationally, including some of the UK's largest and best known employers. We believe that the quality of our clients and the strength of our relationships with our clients speaks volumes about the quality of the service we provide.

The candidate will be based at our Birmingham office, which currently consists of 3 Partners, a legal director, 2 Principal Associates, 2 Associates, 3 Solicitors and 3 Paralegals. Our team is highly ranked in the Legal Directories and has ambitions to grow further.

You will support and assist on a mixed caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment work and your responsibilities will include:

• You will also be required to advise clients on the full range of employment law issues, including disciplinary matters, grievances and discrimination matters. Playing a key role in the conduct of the defence of high-profile and cutting-edge Employment Tribunal claims working alongside leading KCs.
• Dealing with high profile claims against foreign embassies.
• Supporting the team in relation to change and restructuring projects.
• Communicating with clients and working collaboratively with the team in the progression of ongoing large-scale projects and managing your own workload, with supervision.
• Drafting articles and legal updates, training and networking as part of a structured business development initiative. #LI-Hybrid

About You

You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to have/be:

• 1-3+ years PQE
• Previous experience of advising on employment law matters
• Experience of handling employment tribunal claims
• Good teamwork skills
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets
• Flexible approach

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer. This information covers Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK for a firm where people matter.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.

Curious about what it is like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more!

All Locations

Birmingham, London, Manchester

Position

EPI HR Rely

Salary Details

Dependant on experience

Contract Type

Permanent

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time