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Employment Solicitor – Birmingham

We’re working with a well-established, full-service law firm seeking a talented Employment Solicitor to join its national team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a broad mix of sectors including health, local government, financial services, higher education, housing and commercial services.

The Role:

You’ll manage a varied caseload across contentious and non-contentious matters, including:

• Employment Tribunal claims, TUPE, restructures & redundancy
• Policy and contract drafting
• Senior exits and employee relations advice
• Equalities obligations and training delivery
• Transactional due diligence (often in corporate/commercial settings)

You’ll also support internal training and contribute to client relationship management. With over 100 new litigation instructions annually, there’s excellent exposure to high-level employment litigation, including Tribunal, EAT and High Court matters.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law
• Strong case management skills
• Confident advising on ER, TUPE, policies and restructures
• Interest in business development and client care
• Advocacy experience is a bonus but not essential

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• Flexible hybrid working across one of four UK office locations
• 25+ days holiday (plus buy/sell scheme)
• Generous pension & life assurance
• Private medical insurance & health assessments
• Cycle to work scheme & Employee Assistance Programme
• Structured career development & personalised training
• A genuinely supportive team culture — where people come first