Explore and Apply for Employment Lawyer jobs in Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Your new role

• Advise a wide range of clients including business owners, senior executives, HR teams, in‑house counsel and public/private sector organisations.
• Handle the full breadth of employment matters, including drafting employment documentation, advising on employee relations issues (disciplinary, grievance, performance), and managing Employment Tribunal claims – often involving complex whistleblowing and discrimination matters.
• Support on corporate transactions, including due diligence and TUPE‑related advice.
• Assist in running internal workplace investigations.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships, contributing to the team’s reputation for technical excellence and commercial insight.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across other departments and support business development initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 1–4 PQE in employment law.
• Experience spanning contentious, non‑contentious and transactional employment work.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to manage your own caseload effectively.

• A clear understanding of client needs and expectations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities, with confidence in handling competing priorities.
• A collaborative mindset combined with the ability to work autonomously when needed.
• A flexible, proactive approach and willingness to work outside standard hours when necessary.
• Commitment to high professional standards and internal best‑practice procedures.

What you'll get in return

• Minimum 25 days’ annual leave, plus birthday leave and Christmas closure
• Annual bonus scheme
• Holiday buy, sell and carryover options
• Two charity volunteering or pro bono days
• Optional private medical insurance
• Annual fitness allowance
• Flexible pension scheme
• ISA savings scheme and access to independent financial advice
• Electric/hybrid car lease scheme
• Medicash
• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling support
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Reproductive health support
• Up to 10 days of fully subsidised emergency care per year
• Life assurance and income protection
• Season ticket loan
• Hybrid working and “dress for your day” policy
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Financial contribution towards home‑working equipment

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