Senior Employment Solicitor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded Employment, Pensions and Immigration team based in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to work within a nationally recognised team, in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment focused on high-quality client service, professional development, and growth.

The Role

This is a varied and stimulating role advising a wide range of employer clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. The team supports clients across multiple key sectors including health and care (private and NHS), higher education, automotive, manufacturing, and retail.

You will take a lead on employment law matters, working closely with senior colleagues, clients, and junior lawyers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading on Employment Tribunal claims and complex advisory matters

• Managing your own caseload and client relationships

• Advising on a wide range of employment issues for clients across commercial and regulated sectors

• Supporting and supervising junior team members

• Participating in business development, marketing and client training initiatives

• Ensuring high standards of client service, documentation, and compliance

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider Employment, Pensions and Immigration team

About You:

• A qualified solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in employment law

• Experienced in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters

• Organised and self-motivated, with excellent time and document management skills

• A team player with strong communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills

• Confident in managing clients and supervising junior colleagues

• Commercially aware and proactive in supporting business development

Desirable:

• Experience advising clients in regulated sectors

• Previous exposure to large employers and/or advocacy work

• Interest in developing and delivering client training

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Flexible working arrangements

• Pension scheme and comprehensive employee benefits

• Opportunities for progression within a respected and growing national team

If you're an experienced employment solicitor ready to step into a senior role with meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to grow your career, we encourage you to apply today.

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