Employment Solicitor | Legal 500 ranked | Birmingham | Hybrid
The Opportunity
A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its highly regarded Birmingham-based Employment team.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a top-ranked national practice advising commercial and education-sector clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You’ll be involved in both advisory work and employment disputes, as well as delivering client training and contributing to thought leadership initiatives.
You will join a collaborative, cross-office team that places strong emphasis on technical excellence, client relationships, and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising employers on complex employment law issues across advisory and contentious matters.
- Managing Employment Tribunal work, including Preliminary Hearings.
- Supporting commercial and education-sector clients on projects, restructures, and day-to-day HR matters.
- Delivering client training, seminars, and legal updates.
- Contributing to business development and strengthening long-term client relationships.
- Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE in employment law, gained in private practice.
- Strong technical expertise and ability to deliver commercially focused advice.
- Confident communicator with experience delivering client training and presentations.
- Proactive, well-organised, and comfortable managing complex matters independently.
- Commercially minded and enthusiastic about business development.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys contributing to a national practice
What’s on Offer
- High-quality employment work for leading commercial and education clients.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Excellent training, cross-office collaboration, and career progression opportunities.
- A supportive, inclusive culture focused on development and wellbeing.
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Nic Fear on
0161 672 3112 or nicholas.fear@saccomann.com