Employment Solicitor

Job Title: Employment SolicitorLocation: Birmingham (Hybrid)Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) + BenefitsContract Type: Full-time, 12-Month Fixed Term ContractAbout 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 issuesProvide clear and pragmatic advice to clients on a range of HR and employment law issuesDraft legal documents and prepare correspondence on behalf of clientsAssist with the management of tribunal claims, including instructions to counsel where requiredBuild strong relationships with clients, primarily in the social care sector, while remaining open to work across a wider client baseContribute to legal updates and knowledge-sharing within the teamWork collaboratively with colleagues across Manchester and Birmingham officesKey Skills and Experience:Qualified solicitor (newly qualified to 4 years PQE) with experience in employment lawExposure to both contentious and non-contentious work is essentialExperience acting on behalf of respondents in tribunal proceedingsExcellent communication and drafting skillsStrong organisational abilities and a proactive approach to case managementComfortable working independently and as part of a teamPrevious experience with clients in the social care or not-for-profit sectors is beneficial but not essentialWhat Our Client Offers:Supportive and collaborative working cultureHybrid working arrangements from Birmingham.Exposure to high-quality, meaningful work with purpose-led clientsStrong team environment across both officesCompetitive salary and benefits packageWorking Hours:Monday to Friday, full-timeIf 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!

Created: 2025-07-21