Employment Solicitor in Birmingham

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Organising Institution / Firm

Spirehouse Recruitment / National Law Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

1–3+ years' PQE with relevant employment law experience, previous experience advising employers on a broad range of employment matters, and experience handling Employment Tribunal claims.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Spirehouse Recruitment is hiring an Employment Solicitor on behalf of a leading national law firm for their established Employment, Pensions & Immigration team in Birmingham, England. The role focuses on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters working alongside major UK and international employers.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 1–3+ years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) with relevant employment law background.




• Demonstrated experience advising employers on a broad range of employment law issues (disciplinary, grievance, and discrimination matters).




• Hands-on experience handling and defending Employment Tribunal claims.




• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and client management skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advising employers on disciplinary, grievance, and discrimination matters.




• Handling and defending complex Employment Tribunal claims, including working alongside leading KCs.




• Advising on change and restructuring projects, as well as high-profile claims involving foreign embassies.




• Managing an independent caseload while collaborating with Partners and senior lawyers on large-scale projects.




• Contributing to client training, legal updates, articles, networking, and business development initiatives.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Base Pay Range: £48,000.00/yr - £53,000.00/yr (plus comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working flexibility).