Employment Law Associate

Job description

The Role

Employment Associate – Salary up to £80,000

I’m working with a highly regarded, award-winning national law firm that is looking to expand its Employment team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to join a Chambers & Legal 500 ranked team with a strong reputation across the UK.

As part of this growing team, you’ll work on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:

• Defending Employment Tribunal claims for high-profile clients
• Advising on disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, and restructures
• Supporting corporate deals, TUPE matters, and outsourcing arrangements
• Drafting employment contracts, settlement agreements, and policies
• Building strong relationships with major employers in retail, financial services, and the public sector

What’s on Offer

• Join a nationally recognised Employment practice with a supportive and collaborative culture
• Work alongside respected leaders in the field
• Excellent career progression opportunities, with partnership potential discussed early for the right candidates
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 1+ years PQE in Employment law
• Experience acting for employers/respondents on a broad range of issues
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• Interest in business development and client relationship management

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07904 630 131

Email: Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

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