At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on diverse employment law matters and manage tribunal claims.
- Company: Respected law firm with a collaborative and ambitious culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear progression opportunities, and supportive environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and recognised.
- Why this job: Shape your future while working on high-quality, impactful legal cases.
- Qualifications: 5-6 years PQE in Employment Law and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for more than just another role? You want high-quality work, meaningful client relationships, visible progression, and the opportunity to shape your future in a respected, ambitious law firm. If so this role is perfect for you!
My client is looking for an Employment Solicitor (5–6 years PQE) to join a growing and highly regarded Employment team in the Solihull area, advising a diverse client base of businesses and individuals across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
As the successful applicant, you’ll be trusted with real responsibility from day one, supported by experienced colleagues, and given the platform to develop your expertise in a collaborative, commercially focused environment.
This is a role for someone who wants to:
- Work on high-quality, varied employment matters
- Build meaningful client relationships
- Be part of a supportive, high-performing team
- Progress their legal career with clarity and momentum
With this firm, your contribution is visible, your work matters, and your career keeps moving forward.
Responsibilities
You’ll advise on a broad mix of employment law matters, including:
- Advising employers on disciplinary and grievance matters, restructures, redundancies, performance management and TUPE matters
- Managing Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to resolution
- Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, policies, settlement agreements and wider employment documentation
- Supporting corporate transactions with employment law advice and due diligence
- Delivering commercially focused, strategic legal advice
- Supporting business development activity including networking, seminars and client training initiatives
About you
The firm are looking for a commercially minded Employment Solicitor who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys building trusted client relationships. You’ll likely have:
- 5–6 years’ PQE in Employment Law within a UK law firm
- Strong technical experience across contentious and non-contentious matters
- Experience managing your own caseload with confidence and minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive, commercially aware approach
- Strong drafting, organisation and analytical skills
- A genuine team mindset and ambition to contribute to a growing practice
The Firm
They believe ambitious lawyers do their best work when they are supported, challenged and recognised. You can expect:
- High-quality work with an established client base
- A collaborative and approachable culture
- Clear progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits
- A firm where your work is seen and your career is supported
I look forward to your application if you think this role is suitable for you!
Employment Solicitor in Shirley employer: Ignite Talent Group
Ignite Talent Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises professional growth and meaningful client relationships. Located in Solihull, the firm provides its Employment Solicitors with high-quality work, significant responsibilities, and clear pathways for career progression, all while ensuring competitive salaries and a focus on employee well-being.
