At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a specialist team on equal pay and public sector employment matters.
- Company: A leading national law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and shape a developing practice area.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant public sector employment issues.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with strong experience in employment law and leadership potential.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.
A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its Birmingham office, with a focus on equal pay matters and public sector employment work. The role sits within a highly regarded national employment team and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to lead a specialist sub-team within the department. This is a high-responsibility, highly analytical role, involving complex advisory work and the delivery of large-scale public sector projects.
The Role:
- Advising public sector clients on equal pay claims, audits and risk management
- Leading and developing a specialist sub-team focused on equal pay and related public sector matters
- Playing a central role in major equal pay and pay reform projects involving large workforces
- Managing complex employment tribunal litigation and providing strategic non-contentious advice
- Working closely with clients on workforce strategy, restructures and compliance
- Collaborating with colleagues nationally on high-value, high-profile matters
The Candidate:
- A qualified solicitor with strong experience in employment law
- Demonstrable expertise in equal pay and public sector employment work
- Experience of handling complex, data-heavy and analytical matters
- Capability and ambition to take on leadership responsibility within a growing team
- Strong technical ability combined with a practical, client-focused approach
The Firm:
The firm offers the opportunity to work on some of the most significant public sector employment matters in the market, with real responsibility, autonomy and scope to shape a developing practice area. The role provides clear progression opportunities, a collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for an employment solicitor seeking a senior, analytical role with leadership responsibility within a national firm’s Birmingham office.
Location: Birmingham
Region: West Midlands
Country: UK
Salary: 70,000 - 80,000
Specialisation: Employment
Sector: Law firm
Role Position: Senior Associate
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Experience Level: Mid Senior Level (3-7+ years), Senior Level (5-10+ years)
PQE: 4-6 years, 7+ years, 10+ years
Reference Number: NMJ-PL-17383
Employment Solicitor employer: Jameson Legal
Join a well-regarded regional law firm in Bournemouth, where you will have the unique opportunity to lead the family law offering as the sole practitioner on site. The firm fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, providing excellent employee growth opportunities and the chance to make a significant impact on the community while developing your own client base. With a competitive salary and a focus on professional development, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in family law.
