Employment Lawyer in Birmingham

Job description

Job Title: Employment Solicitor

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) + Benefits

Contract Type: Full-time, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

About the Role:

We’re working with a leading values-driven law firm to assist them in hiring an Employment Solicitor to join their Employment & Pensions team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with an immediate start.

You’ll be supporting a well-established team that advises clients across a wide range of sectors, with a strong emphasis on work for social care providers. The role offers a great opportunity for a solicitor with broad employment law experience – including both contentious and non-contentious matters.

You’ll report directly to a partner in the team, working alongside colleagues based in Manchester and Birmingham to provide high-quality advice and representation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a mixed caseload of employment law matters, including:
• Contentious work – employment tribunals, case preparation, and advocacy (primarily respondent work)
• Non-contentious advisory work – contracts, policies, procedures, settlement agreements, disciplinary and grievance issues
• Provide clear and pragmatic advice to clients on a range of HR and employment law issues
• Draft legal documents and prepare correspondence on behalf of clients
• Assist with the management of tribunal claims, including instructions to counsel where required
• Build strong relationships with clients, primarily in the social care sector, while remaining open to work across a wider client base
• Contribute to legal updates and knowledge-sharing within the team
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Manchester and Birmingham offices

Key Skills and Experience:

• Qualified solicitor (newly qualified to 4 years PQE) with experience in employment law
• Exposure to both contentious and non-contentious work is essential
• Experience acting on behalf of respondents in tribunal proceedings
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Strong organisational abilities and a proactive approach to case management
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience with clients in the social care or not-for-profit sectors is beneficial but not essential

What Our Client Offers:

• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Hybrid working arrangements from Birmingham.
• Exposure to high-quality, meaningful work with purpose-led clients
• Strong team environment across both offices
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, full-time

If you're an Employment Solicitor looking to take on a broad, impactful role within a respected firm and work with dedicated clients in the social care space, we’d love to hear from you!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English