Employment Associate Solicitor

Job description

Employment Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate – Birmingham - Up to £95k + Benefits + Bonus

An award-winning, fast-growing national law firm is seeking an Employment Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate in Birmingham to join its highly regarded Chambers & Legal 500 ranked team.

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious Employment Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate in Birmingham to join a forward-thinking firm known for its innovative, tech-enabled approach and genuinely flexible working culture. The firm operates as one national team, giving you access to a broad, high-quality client base and complex work across multiple sectors.

The Birmingham team is led by highly experienced employment partners with deep expertise across both contentious and non-contentious matters, supported by a strong leadership group of partners and directors. You’ll work closely with senior lawyers advising on complex strategic projects, including large-scale restructures, TUPE, outsourcing and sensitive employment issues.

At this reputable national firm, you’ll benefit from a collaborative and inclusive environment where lawyers are encouraged to challenge convention, think commercially and deliver innovative solutions to clients.

The Role

• Leading Employment Tribunal claims, predominantly acting for respondents
• Advising on disciplinaries, grievances, dismissals and workplace disputes
• Supporting complex restructures, redundancies and strategic reorganisation projects
• Advising on TUPE, outsourcing and corporate transactions
• Drafting employment contracts, policies, restrictive covenants and settlement agreements
• Advising on executive exits and sensitive reputational matters
• Delivering client training and practical employment law advice
• Collaborating with a national employment team on high-value client work

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 1+ years PQE in Employment law
• Experience advising employer/respondent clients
• Strong technical grounding across contentious and advisory matters
• Confident communicator able to engage senior stakeholders
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach
• Organised with the ability to manage a varied caseload
• Ambitious with an interest in developing client relationships
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performing culture

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Salary up to £95,000 depending on experience
• Competitive bonus structure
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance up to 6x salary
• Critical illness cover up to 5x salary
• Fully flexible and hybrid working model
• Clear progression within a growing national team
• Ongoing training and development support

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone

Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377

Mobile: 07904 630 131

Email: Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded Legal 500 clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-05-2026

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