Employment Solicitor: 1- 5 PQE | Birmingham | Top Tier Team. Outstanding Employee Satisfaction

97% of employees say they would recommend this firm as a great place to work. This is a reflection of the exceptional culture, support and career opportunities available. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading Employment team where high-quality legal work is combined with genuine investment in people, flexibility and long-term development.

The Firm

This is a Top 50 UK law firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering excellent legal advice while creating an environment where people can build successful and rewarding careers. Recognised consistently as one of the UK’s leading employers, the firm has developed a culture centred around collaboration, inclusion and helping individuals achieve their ambitions.

The national Employment, Pensions and Immigration practice consists of more than 80 specialist lawyers across seven offices, providing access to a wealth of expertise, complex client matters and opportunities to develop your own profile within the market.

The firm is known for its supportive and forward-thinking approach, encouraging lawyers to develop specialist knowledge while benefiting from strong supervision, mentoring and a team environment where colleagues actively share knowledge. Employee satisfaction is a key part of the culture, with high levels of engagement reflecting the genuine focus placed on wellbeing, flexibility and career progression.

Could your next move be somewhere that gives you access to top-tier work while also allowing you to enjoy your career? This could be the opportunity to find that balance.

The Role

• Join a highly regarded Tier 1 Employment team based in Birmingham.
• Advise a diverse portfolio of education and corporate sector clients.
• Handle a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Work on complex Employment Tribunal matters alongside strategic advisory work.
• Advise on interesting and evolving areas of employment law, including equality, discrimination and freedom of speech issues.
• Deliver client training sessions, seminars and legal updates.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to strengthening client relationships.
• Develop sector expertise with the support of experienced specialists.
• Gain exposure to high-quality work that is technically challenging and commercially interesting.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm’s national network.

What if your next role allowed you to work on market-leading matters while giving you the support and platform to become recognised as a specialist in your field?

You

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 1–5 years’ PQE.
• Previous experience advising on a broad range of employment law matters.
• Genuine enthusiasm for employment law and a desire to continue developing technically.
• Excellent drafting, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing client relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Confidence using technology and a willingness to embrace innovation.
• An interest in artificial intelligence and how it can enhance legal services would be advantageous.
• A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes and deliver the best possible client service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £50,000–£85,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave allowance with the option to buy or sell additional leave.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Strong pension contribution.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes.
• Structured learning, mentoring and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work alongside leading specialists within a nationally recognised practice.
• A genuinely inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to bring their own ideas and perspectives.
• A workplace recognised for exceptional employee satisfaction, engagement and commitment to its people.

This is more than just another Employment Solicitor role. It is an opportunity to join a team where you can build your expertise, work with outstanding clients and become part of a culture that genuinely values its people.

If you are ready to take the next step in your employment law career and want to find out more about this opportunity, contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today for a confidential discussion.