Employment Solicitor

We are partnering with a highly respected national law firm to recruit an Employment Solicitor into its growing team based in Birmingham. The team has a strong reputation across the healthcare, independent care, and public sectors, and is increasingly active across areas such as insurance, financial services, higher education, housing, and wider commercial organisations. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nationally recognised employment team advising a broad client base ranging from major public sector bodies to multinational employers. You'll support senior lawyers while also managing your own caseload, gaining exposure to a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work, including complex and high-profile matters. Duties include:

• Advising clients on a full range of employment law matters
• Supporting on employee relations issues (disciplinary, grievance, capability)
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and procedures
• Assisting with and managing employment tribunal claims
• Advising on TUPE, restructures, and redundancy processes
• Providing guidance on equality legislation and compliance
• Contributing to training sessions and client-facing initiatives
• Supporting business development and client relationship activities You'll work collaboratively across offices as part of a multi-disciplinary national team, often alongside specialists in regulatory, commercial, and governance matters. Experience required:
• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with employment law experience
• Strong grounding in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Experience advising on employee relations and tribunal matters
• Knowledge of equality legislation and employment case law
• Experience drafting contracts, policies, and settlement documentation
• Exposure to sectors such as healthcare, public sector, financial services, or commercial organisations (beneficial but not essential)
• Commercially aware, organised, and confident managing your own workload
• Strong client management skills and an interest in business development