Associate Employment Solicitor

Birmingham – £70,000 - £90,000

Associate Employment Solicitor – Top Tier Law Firm
Birmingham | Hybrid Working

A leading law firm is seeking an Associate Employment Solicitor to join its highly regarded employment team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advising a diverse client base on complex legal issues.

The Role:

• Advise and represent clients in employment tribunals, handling Directions Hearings, Preliminary Hearings, and case preparation.
• Draft key legal documents, including claims, responses, witness statements, and skeleton arguments.
• Provide corporate support, advising on TUPE transfers, due diligence reports, and indemnities/warranties.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Guide clients through disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy processes, and family-related rights.
• Play an active role in business development, including delivering seminars, drafting training programmes, and contributing to Employment Bulletins.

Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified solicitor with experience in employment law.
• Strong advocacy and drafting skills, with a commercial and client-focused approach.
• The ability to manage both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• A proactive team player with a keen interest in business development and knowledge sharing.

What’s on Offer?

• Hybrid working to support work-life balance.
• A top-tier employment practice with exposure to high-profile work.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package within a collaborative and dynamic team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious solicitor looking to build their career in a market-leading employment team.

If this sounds like the right move for you, please apply below or get in touch at ben@douglas-scott.co.uk / 07451 271468 for a confidential chat.