Employment Solicitor | Growing Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid
About the Opportunity
A well-established regional law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its respected team in the Black Country.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior employment lawyer to join a friendly and supportive firm with strong ties to the local business community. The firm advises a wide range of SMEs and owner-managed businesses and is known for delivering practical, commercially focused advice to clients across the region.
Due to continued growth in instructions, the firm is keen to recruit a senior employment lawyer who is confident handling a broad range of employment matters while also contributing to the development of the firm’s employment offering.
The Role
You will play a key role within the firm’s employment team, advising a broad client base of SMEs, directors and business owners on a wide range of employment law issues.
Your work is likely to include advising clients on:
• Contentious employment matters including tribunal claims
• Redundancies, restructures and disciplinary processes
• Employment contracts, policies and procedures
• Settlement agreements and exits for senior employees
• Day-to-day HR and employment advisory matters
You will work closely with corporate and commercial colleagues within the firm, providing employment support on business transactions and corporate matters.
The role will also provide opportunities to:
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business clients
• Act as a trusted advisor to employers on ongoing employment issues
• Support and mentor junior members of the team where appropriate
• Contribute to business development and networking across the local business community
• Play a key role in the continued growth of the firm’s employment practice
About You
You will be an experienced employment lawyer with strong technical expertise and a practical, client-focused approach.
The firm is seeking:
• An Employment Solicitor with 6+ PQE
• Strong experience advising employers on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Experience handling employment tribunal matters
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• A pragmatic and commercially focused approach
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Experience advising SMEs and owner-managed businesses would be particularly advantageous.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior employment lawyer looking to join a supportive and well-regarded regional firm where you can play a meaningful role in the team.
In return, you can expect:
• A varied and interesting employment caseload
• Strong client relationships and direct client contact
• A supportive and approachable working environment
• The opportunity to influence and grow the firm’s employment offering
• Competitive salary and benefits package
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Nicholas Fear on 0161 672 3112 or nicholas.fear@saccomann.com