Employment Solicitor 12M FTC
I am currently working exclusively with a well-established organisation operating across multiple sectors, seeking an Employment Solicitor 12M FTC to provide expert employment law support during a period of increased workload and change. This role will suit an experienced employment solicitor who can deliver pragmatic, commercial advice and operate as a trusted adviser to HR and senior stakeholders.
Contract: 12 months
Location: Birmingham
Salary / Day Rate: £70,000 – £95,000 dependent upon experience
Working Pattern: Hybrid
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Provide day-to-day employment law advice to HR and senior management.
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Support complex employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, and restructures.
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Advise on TUPE transfers, workforce change projects, and organisational transformation.
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Draft, review, and advise on employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
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Manage employment litigation risk and advise on tribunal strategy where required.
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Support HR with settlement agreements and exits.
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Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
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Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver commercially focused legal solutions.
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Instruct and manage external counsel where necessary.
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Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales).
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Strong in-house or private practice employment law background.
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Proven experience advising on a broad range of employment law matters.
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Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with strong stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to operate autonomously and add value from day one.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Temporary
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Commercial Law
Industry: Legal
Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 per annum + dependent upon experience
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Birmingham
TEMPORARYJob Reference: 2OYCW1-2D98D594
Date posted: 22 January 2026
Consultant: Sharna Duncan
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