Employment Solicitor

We are recruiting on behalf of a Legal 500 rated law firm seeking an Employment Lawyer NQ+ to join their team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with significant experience in employment law, who is ready to take on senior responsibilities, lead complex legal matters, and contribute to the growth of a purpose-led team.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Significant experience in employment law (ideally NQ+) with the confidence to handle complex legal matters independently.
• A proven track record of supervising or mentoring colleagues and supporting their professional growth.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to become a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across various sectors.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
• A collaborative approach grounded in strong professional values and a commitment to making a positive social impact through your work.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Employment Lawyer, you will play a pivotal role within the team by:

• Providing expert legal advice on employment law matters such as employee relations issues (disciplinaries, grievances, whistleblowing), discrimination cases, safeguarding concerns, and other sensitive workplace matters.
• Leading large-scale projects, including reorganisations, redundancy programmes, TUPE transfers, and other complex restructuring initiatives.
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims for respondent clients across key sectors, ensuring robust representation and practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
• Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues, offering guidance and development support to help them grow professionally.
• Contributing to business development efforts, helping the team expand its market-leading presence through networking, thought leadership, and client engagement activities.

What’s on Offer?

• A hybrid working model offering flexibility between office-based and remote working arrangements.
• Access to excellent training resources and clear pathways for career progression within a sector-focused environment.
• Newly refurbished offices featuring an onsite café and free access to an onsite gym for employees.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as part of a dynamic team making meaningful contributions through employment law, we’d love to hear from you. Alternatively, for more information about this Employment Solicitor NQ+ position please contact Nisha Jassi on Nisha.jassi@robertwatlers.com.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates