Employment Solicitor 3PQE+

Employment Senior Associate - Principal Associate National Law Firm 3+ PQE Complex Advisory & Tribunal Work Birmingham / Hybrid

A leading national law firm is seeking to recruit a talented Senior Associate - Principal Associate (Senior Employment Lawyer) to join its highly ranked Employment, Pensions and Immigration practice in Birmingham. This opportunity sits within a specialist sub-team (HR Rely), known for its high-calibre client base, including some of the UK's largest employers, and for delivering strategic advice on sensitive, high-value employment matters.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced employment solicitor (3+ PQE) to take on a pivotal role within a growing team - working closely with senior leadership and playing a key part in driving the team's future development.

The Role

You'll join a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked team with a clear growth ambition, supporting clients across a wide range of employment matters - contentious and non-contentious.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a senior advisor on complex employment law issues including redundancy, disciplinary and grievance processes, whistleblowing, and discrimination
• Supporting and co leading a major equal pay / industrial relations project alongside senior lawyers and King's Counsel (no advocacy required)
• Managing a caseload of Employment Tribunal defence claims, working to internal and external SLAs
• Advising on change and restructuring processes, including consultation requirements and variation of terms
• Drafting articles and legal updates, supporting training sessions, and contributing to business development activity
• Supporting the mentoring and development of junior colleagues

You'll be joining a cohesive sub team of Partners, Associates, Solicitors and Paralegals in a collaborative and supportive work environment. The team is known for its strong client relationships, a commercial approach to legal issues, and a commitment to quality.

About You

• 3+ years' PQE with a focus on employment law
• Experience handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, including Employment Tribunal claims
• Ideally, previous experience advising on equal pay or industrial relations issues (though not essential)
• Demonstrable ability to advise on all core employment law matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and time management
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and the ability to work autonomously
• Interest in mentoring junior lawyers and engaging in business development initiatives

Why Join This Firm?

• A collaborative and inclusive culture, with a real commitment to personal development
• Hybrid working, with flexible arrangements available
• High-quality work from day one, including exposure to major projects and high-profile clients
• A clear career development path within a growing team
• Generous benefits and wellbeing support
• You'll be part of a firm that takes pride in building long-term careers, not just jobs - and where people genuinely matter.

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To express interest in this opportunity, please submit your CV or get in touch directly for a confidential conversation.