Senior Associate Employment Solicitor

Birmingham – £65,000 - £80,000

Employment Associate/Senior Associate – Birmingham (Hybrid Working)
4+ PQE | Healthcare Sector Focus | Flexibility & Progression
 
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a 4+ PQE Employment Solicitor to join a national employment healthcare team, based in the Birmingham office of a leading UK law firm. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys complex litigation, thrives in multi-disciplinary teams, and has an interest—or background—in the health and care sector (including the NHS or independent providers).
 
You'll work alongside sector-leading partners, supporting a mix of public, private, and voluntary sector healthcare clients. You’ll also collaborate with commercial, regulatory, and corporate teams on workforce issues relating to transactions and projects.
 
Why this role?

• Nationally recognised team with a strong focus on healthcare
• Excellent exposure to complex, high-profile litigation
• Genuinely flexible hybrid working with supportive leadership
• Career-defining work with a strong pipeline of public sector clients
• Clear career path and structured progression

What you'll be doing:

• Manage a varied caseload of employment matters (primarily litigation and advisory)
• Advise on TUPE, restructures, senior exits, workforce planning
• Support employment aspects of corporate/healthcare transactions
• Supervise junior team members and support their development
• Deliver client training and assist with business development

What my client is looking for:

• Strong contentious and advisory employment experience (healthcare sector experience is a plus)
• Comfortable managing complex litigation as part of a team
• TUPE and transactional experience desirable
• NHS or independent healthcare knowledge a bonus (e.g. T&Cs, Practising Privileges)
• Confident supervising others and managing client relationships
• Passion for public services and making a difference through law

What’s on offer:

• 25 days’ holiday (plus option to buy 5 more)
• Private medical insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension, life assurance, and biennial health assessments
• Hybrid working and a culture that values balance and wellbeing

Ready to grow your career in a team that values expertise, collaboration, and purpose-driven work? To find out more, simply apply below or alternatively send me an email over with your CV to ben@douglas-scott.co.uk or give me a call on 07451 271468.