Employment Solicitor | National Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid
The Opportunity
A leading national law firm is seeking a motivated Employment Solicitor (1+ years’ PQE) to join its established Employment team in Birmingham.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative national practice advising major employers on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You’ll work across diverse sectors, supporting household-name commercial organisations, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and large private sector employers.
You will be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team that values professional development, client relationships, and high-quality, practical legal advice. The role offers genuine scope to grow your expertise, develop client-facing skills, and build a long-term career within a respected national platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising employers on a broad range of employment law matters, both contentious and non-contentious.
- Managing Employment Tribunal matters with appropriate supervision.
- Supporting clients across multiple sectors including commercial, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and education.
- Drafting and reviewing employment documentation and advisory materials.
- Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Contributing to business development, client training, and profile raising initiatives.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues on complex and multi-disciplinary matters.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year’s PQE in employment law (private practice or in-house).
- Strong technical knowledge and excellent drafting skills.
- Confident communicator with strong client-handling abilities.
- Commercially minded with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
- Proactive, well-organised, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
- A genuine team player who enjoys collaboration and shared success.
- Enthusiastic about developing client relationships and contributing to business growth.
What’s on Offer
- High-quality employment work for major national employers.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Structured training, mentoring, and clear career development pathways.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values wellbeing, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Opportunities to develop sector expertise and client-facing experience.
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Nic Fear on
0161 672 3112 or nicholas.fear@saccomann.com